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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Noun
  • Near the end of the broadcast, WGN-Ch. 9 showed a replay of legendary Los Angeles Dodgers announcer Vin Scully giving the thumbs up after Osbourne’s rendition.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
  • Players’ Weekend began in 2017 as a way to showcase the personality of players through custom apparel and bats, nicknames used by announcers and more.
    Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The news comes on the heels of the main series receiving 10 fresh Emmy nominations, including nods for outstanding reality competition program and reality competition host for RuPaul Charles.
    McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Netflix is dishing up its latest food format and has set influencer Olivia Culpo as host.
    Peter White, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • This marks the second time LL Cool J, 57, is serving as the emcee for the ceremony.
    Marina Watts, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
  • Emcee Ashli Watts Watts, president and CEO of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, is the first woman emcee in Fancy Farm history.
    Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 3 Aug. 2025
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“MC.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/MC. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.

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