MC

noun

ˌem-ˈsē How to pronounce MC (audio)
Definition of MCnext
as in announcer
a person who conducts a program of entertainment by making introductions and providing continuity when we needed an impromptu MC at the wedding reception, my brother volunteered

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  1. announcer
  2. host
  3. emcee
Noun
  • The traditional telecast, featuring announcers Joe Buck and Troy Aikman with reporters Lisa Salters and Laura Rutledge, will be available on ESPN, ABC and Disney+.
    — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Bingo cards work for commercials during a big game, awards-show moments or announcer clichés.
    — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of announcer
Noun
  • Many hosts ask for the same thing just to get the party started.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Vance left a positive impression on his RJC audience while stopping short of disavowing influential conservative podcast host Tucker Carlson.
    — Thomas Beaumont, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of host
Noun
  • When Atlanta rap legends Outkast sued a rising California rapper-producer over his stage name last month, fellow West Coast emcee Vince Staples had a three-word response.
    — DeAsia Paige, AJC.com, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Gomez will host the evening, with Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor and comedian Sean Hayes serving as emcee.
    — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of emcee
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“MC.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/MC. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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