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 networks bring on two play-by-play announcers for the tournament.
    — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Most unexpected of all was the Sox announcer asking fans to share the sign of peace with each other, which is part of the Catholic Mass.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of announcer
Noun
  • The host of the soccer World Cup automatically qualifies, and Olympic host countries automatically get spots in every event.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Economists say events such as the Olympics may leave a larger economic footprint when host cities build transportation systems, venues or other infrastructure that residents continue using after the event ends.
    — Kenny Choi, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of host
Noun
  • Smith, a former Democratic leader in both the Florida Senate and Florida House, left public office in 2016, but still organizes Souls to the Polls activities and serves as an emcee.
    — Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The show even weathered a major uproar over the botched host transition that followed the death of its beloved emcee Alex Trebek in 2020.
    — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of emcee
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“MC.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/MC. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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