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noun

ˌem-ˈsē

Definition of MC

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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There is no indication that Papa’s status as the 49ers’ gameday announcer will be impacted by the change to the talk-show lineup.

— Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
As the stadium announcer called the game, the real Angel Reese Barbie sat on his shoulder as part of the action.

— Irene Wright, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of announcer

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In Kansas, Missouri, Virginia and Washington state, voters are settling primaries in a host of races, including a key rematch between Democrats in a Missouri House contest.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
The network isn’t even mustering up a defense for Jeanine Pirro, previously one of its most prominent pro-Trump hosts.

— Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of host

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The show even weathered a major uproar over the botched host transition that followed the death of beloved emcee Alex Trebek in 2020.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
With his sharp cheekbones; broad, Seacrestian smile; and the game-show-host deportment to match, Schauf was the natural choice to emcee.

— John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026

Definition of emcee

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