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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for MCs
  1. announcers
  2. hosts
  3. emcees
Noun
  • The networks bring on two play-by-play announcers for the tournament.
    — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The announcers revealed the kinds of small biographical details familiar to anyone who has watched the Olympics, attempting to humanize the athletes by highlighting their love of macaroni and cheese, Greek mythology, or Legos.
    — Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 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 film follows Silibil N’ Brains — two aspiring Scottish rappers who, after being mocked for their accents, rebranded themselves as Californian emcees and duped their way into a record deal with Sony.
    — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The chatter caused the emcees to not-so-playfully shush the crowd several times.
    — Jared Perlo, NBC news, 6 June 2026
Definition of emcees
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“MCs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/MCs. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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