ringmaster

noun

ring·​mas·​ter ˈriŋ-ˌma-stər How to pronounce ringmaster (audio)
: 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

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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 See All Example Sentences for ringmaster

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First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ringmaster was in 1845

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“Ringmaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ringmaster. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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ringmaster

noun
ring·​mas·​ter ˈriŋ-ˌmas-tər How to pronounce ringmaster (audio)
: one in charge of performances in a ring (as of a circus)
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