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
  • Even if some young adults aren't talking about betting, they're bound to hear about it while watching major games thanks to ads and betting odds being mentioned by announcers.
    Rachel Hale, USA Today, 14 May 2025
  • The veteran Royals hurler, who is in his 20th season, joins Nolan Ryan, Randy Johnson, Greg Maddux and Roger Clemens in the exclusive club. 2024 — In a first, women are the lead television announcers for both teams in today’s game between the Athletics and Astros.
    Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
Noun
  • Baker went on to play a host of characters on either side of the law − both detectives and cops, as well as troubled ex-cons and mafia men.
    Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 17 May 2025
  • With so many changes to the tariff rates, implementation dates, and ongoing negotiations between the U.S. administration and a host of countries around the world, the picture remains unclear and subject to change – possibly huge change.
    Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Noun
  • Glaser is returning as host of the 2026 Golden Globes after making her debut as emcee in January.
    Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 8 May 2025
  • The four performers will be joined on stage by the emcee and a pianist.
    Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2025
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“MC.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/MC. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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