master of ceremonies

noun phrase

1

: a person who determines the forms to be observed on a public occasion

2

: a person who acts as host at a formal event

3

: a person who acts as host for a program of entertainment (as on television)

Examples of master of ceremonies in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Serving as master of ceremonies for the entire shebang will be Snoop Dogg, who is not stranger to hosting duties given his past gigs co-hosting such events as NBC’s Olympics coverage. — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026

There’s lots of them, and Peter’s quite involved with those as a master of ceremonies and doing his own show as well. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026

Mariska Hargitay served as the evening’s master of ceremonies. — Vogue, 15 Sep. 2026

Ramona’s 18th annual dog show was a way to celebrate a love for dogs, their friendship and the joy pets bring to people’s lives, according to master of ceremonies Chris Bertolero. — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1610, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for master of ceremonies

• cronies
• ponies
• testimonies

Kids Definition

master of ceremonies

: a person who acts as host at a formal event or on an entertainment program (as on television)