ringmaster

[ ring-mas-ter, -mah-ster ]

/ ˈrɪŋˌmæs tər, -ˌmɑ stər /

a person in charge of the performances in a circus ring.

Origin of ringmaster

First recorded in 1870–75; ring¹ + master

The ringmaster will half step forward to catch you before you faint.

Michael, Brother of Jerry |Jack London
At the same time he carried on a running conversation with the ringmaster.

The Autobiography of a Clown |Isaac Frederick Marcosson
“The lady wins,” he announced, after the manner of a ringmaster.

Michael, Brother of Jerry |Jack London
As the drunken man crossed the hippodrome track, and neared the ringmaster, he again upbraided him.

The Autobiography of a Clown |Isaac Frederick Marcosson

Whereupon the ringmaster would pretend to fall into the trap and say “Yes,” at which the crowd roared with laughter.

The Autobiography of a Clown |Isaac Frederick Marcosson

ringmaster

/ (ˈrɪŋˌmɑːstə) /

the master of ceremonies in a circus