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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for MCs
Noun
-
The team announcers will say that, and so will some of the signs.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026 -
From 1947 through ’76, NBC would use either the play-by-play announcers or analysts for the Fall Classic.—
Joe Reedy,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Think sea-view terraces, kitchens meant for real cooking, and hosts who treat you less like a guest and more like extended family.—
Jenna Curcio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
-
Now Kim is joining the ever-growing ranks of celebrity travel show hosts, serving as a guide to Korea in the upcoming CNN travel series K-Everything.—
Degen Pener,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Few emcees have left a lyrical imprint as sharp and respected as Big L, whose punchline-heavy delivery and fearless competitiveness helped define New York Hip-Hop during the ’90s.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
18 Mar. 2026
-
The event’s main emcees in New York will be Ryan Seacrest and Rita Ora along with co-hosts Rob Gronkowski and Julianne Hough in Las Vegas, Chance the Rapper in Chicago, and a TBD host in Puerto Rico.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
30 Dec. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“MCs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/MCs. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
