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)
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The pope then removes the ring and gives it to the master of ceremonies, who will have the new pope’s name inscribed on it.
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Christopher Watson, ABC News, 8 May 2025
Lakers play-by-play broadcaster and radio sports show host John Ireland is the master of ceremonies.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 24 June 2025
McEntire has served as the master of ceremonies for the awards show 18 times.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 May 2025
As seen in a Facebook video of the surprise moment, the crowd of women excitedly stretched their hands in the air as the master of ceremonies counted to three.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
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Christopher Watson, ABC News, 8 May 2025
Lakers play-by-play broadcaster and radio sports show host John Ireland is the master of ceremonies.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 24 June 2025
McEntire has served as the master of ceremonies for the awards show 18 times.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 May 2025
As seen in a Facebook video of the surprise moment, the crowd of women excitedly stretched their hands in the air as the master of ceremonies counted to three.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for master of ceremonies
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“Master of ceremonies.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/master%20of%20ceremonies. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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