master of ceremonies


noun

a person who directs the entertainment at a party, dinner, nightclub, radio or television broadcast, or the like, acting as host and introducing the speakers or performers. Abbreviation: M.C., MC
Also emcee.

Origin of master of ceremonies

First recorded in 1655–65

British Dictionary definitions for master of ceremonies

master of ceremonies

noun

a person who presides over a public ceremony, formal dinner, or entertainment, introducing the events, performers, etc Abbreviation: MC