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
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From the booth, Lyons Township announcer Aidan Brandstedt howls, overcome with excitement.—
Jesse Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026 -
Snoop Dogg, who had joined regular Peacock/NBC announcers Reggie Miller and Terry Gannon for the second half, rose to the occasion, his commentary keeping pace with Kerr’s antics.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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After the cast gathered outside the castle, host Alan Cumming selected one player in plain sight to take on the role.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The result of that, the former late-night host said, is that some people aren't focused on making people laugh.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The 41-year-old comedian, who became the first woman to host the awards ceremony solo last year, was tapped as emcee again after earning overwhelmingly positive reviews for her debut.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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The Wheel of Fortune host is spinning into 2026, returning as the emcee for Dick Clark's New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
31 Dec. 2025
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“MC.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/MC. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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