as in announcer
a person who conducts a program of entertainment by making introductions and providing continuity
acted as emcee for the evening's entertainment at the political convention
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Recent Examples of emcee
Ballroom dance champion and television personality Mary Murphy returned as the event’s emcee.
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2025
Fresh from voicing Judy Hopps in the blockbuster sequel Zootopia 2, actress Ginnifer Goodwin cohosts the parade with longtime ABC personality and Dancing With the Stars emcee Alfonso Ribeiro.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Dec. 2025
As the show’s emcee, Cooper is responsible for coming up with introductions for each guest speller.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 12 Dec. 2025
The Emcee During downtime, Bill Sindelar was tasked with emcee duties and kept spirits high.
—Haley Kluge, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2025
Fresh from voicing Judy Hopps in the blockbuster sequel Zootopia 2, actress Ginnifer Goodwin cohosts the parade with longtime ABC personality and Dancing With the Stars emcee Alfonso Ribeiro.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Dec. 2025
As the show’s emcee, Cooper is responsible for coming up with introductions for each guest speller.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 12 Dec. 2025
The Emcee During downtime, Bill Sindelar was tasked with emcee duties and kept spirits high.
—Haley Kluge, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emcee
Noun
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From the booth, Lyons Township announcer Aidan Brandstedt howls, overcome with excitement.—
Jesse Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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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
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“Emcee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emcee. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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