compère
or com·pere
[ kom-pair ]
noun
a host, master of ceremonies, or the like, especially of a stage revue or television program.
verb (used with object),com·pèred, com·pèr·ing.
to act as compère for: to compère the new game show.
Origin of compère
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British Dictionary definitions for compere
compere
/ (ˈkɒmpɛə) British /
noun
a master of ceremonies who introduces cabaret, television acts, etc
verb
to act as a compere (for)
Origin of compere
1C20: from French, literally: godfather; see compeer, compadre
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