Synonyms of emcee

emcee

noun

ˌem-ˈsē 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• announcer
• host
• MC
• DJ
• master of ceremonies
• newscaster
• VJ
• disc jockey
• anchor
• huckster
• anchorwoman
• anchorman
• pitchman
• radioman
• veejay
• shock jock
• mistress of ceremonies
• anchorperson
• ham
• CBer

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of emcee

Actress Wendy Raquel Robinson, a former student of McKenna’s, served as emcee for the ceremony. — Staff Report, Daily News, 22 Aug. 2026

Ever the charming emcee, the actor has hosted the Tony Awards four times, the Emmys twice, and the Oscars in 2015. — Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Aug. 2026

Past events have seen the likes of Thelonious Martin, Philmore Green, and even Stacy Epps (MF DOOM and Madlib’s label mate, producer, singer and emcee), who flew into the city for and performed at the Living Listening Party for free. — Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

Smith, a former Democratic leader in both the Florida Senate and Florida House, left public office in 2016, but still organizes Souls to the Polls activities and serves as an emcee. — Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026