Definition of emceenext
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 Former Braves pitcher Paul Byrd will serve as the event’s emcee and Kelly Crull of 680 The Fan will lead a panel discussion on the legacy of Snitker. Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 29 Mar. 2026 Johnny Rodriguez, the event emcee, is a former professional lacrosse player and founder of Athletes for ALS. Rancho Santa Fe Review, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026 From competitive runners sprinting across the finish line to families and first-time participants soaking in the atmosphere, the event carried a festival-like energy throughout the morning, complete with music, cheering crowds, and emcee callouts celebrating runners from across Georgia and beyond. Cbs News Atlanta Staff, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for emcee
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Noun
  • But while the game is in play, the screen is divided into multiple boxes with player and coach interviews, announcer analysis and sometimes just shots of coordinators watching the game.
    Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
  • The Live with Kelly and Mark announcer and national radio personality spoke out about the condition — which causes temporary facial paralysis — during the Tuesday, April 7 episode of the daytime talk show, weeks after first revealing the news in an Instagram video on March 20.
    Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The Vancouver Canucks host the Vegas Golden Knights after Linus Karlsson's two-goal game against the Utah Mammoth in the Canucks' 7-4 loss.
    ABC News, ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Advocates for five potential host cities will keep bidding for that year’s national convention.
    David Weigel, semafor.com, 6 Apr. 2026

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“Emcee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emcee. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.

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