ringmaster

noun

ring·​mas·​ter ˈriŋ-ˌma-stər 

: one in charge of performances in a ring (as of a circus)

broadly : a supervisor or moderator especially of a performance or presentation

the ringmaster of a talk show

Examples of ringmaster in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Organizing the car park and checking the passes used to access the circuit led to his first interactions with a number of significant operational figures, including Bernie Ecclestone, F1’s former ringmaster. —Luke Smith, New York Times, 16 May 2025

The captain, eager to crack a whip, joins the guests dressed as ringmaster, matching primary Rebecca. —Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 6 May 2025

Former Formula 1 ringmaster Bernie Ecclestone has sold his entire collection of historic racing cars to Red Bull heir Mark Mateschitz. —Yara Elshebiny, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025

The human cast is impressive; Michael Keaton shines as a ruthless amusement park owner who exploits Dumbo, and Danny DeVito is spirited as a circus ringmaster with a heart of gold. —Barry Levitt, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ringmaster

• bandmaster
• broadcaster
• cadastre
• disaster
• forecaster
• headmaster
• newscaster
• paymaster
• pilaster
• postmaster
• roadmaster
• schoolmaster

Kids Definition

ringmaster

noun

ring·​mas·​ter ˈriŋ-ˌmas-tər 

: one in charge of performances in a ring (as of a circus)