MCs

noun

Definition of MCsnext
plural of MC
as in announcers
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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  1. announcers
  2. hosts
  3. emcees
Noun
  • Green was lauded by the ESPN announcers multiple times during the week for her defense and speed, comparing her to Jayda Coleman, a four-time College World Series champion at Oklahoma.
    — Steve Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The announcers continued to call out Fletcher’s lack of urgency in between moves.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of announcers
Noun
  • The report found that male hosts dominate every genre except True Crime, where women slightly edge out men (53% to 47%).
    — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Chatbots, however, are active perpetrators, not passive hosts of content.
    — Alex Hartman, STAT, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of hosts
Noun
  • The chatter caused the emcees to not-so-playfully shush the crowd several times.
    — Jared Perlo, NBC news, 6 June 2026
  • Gregg’s lawsuit also described the experiences of WNBA players Sophie Cunningham and Erica Wheeler, Adidas athletes who participated as emcees in the NBA’s All-Star Weekend in February.
    — Mike Wilson, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Definition of emcees
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“MCs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/MCs. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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