ringmaster

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

noun

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

ringmaster

/ ˈrɪŋˌmɑːstə /

noun

1. the master of ceremonies in a circus

Word History and Origins

Origin of ringmaster¹

First recorded in 1870–75; ring ¹ + master

Example Sentences

We may see Colbert play ringmaster for a future awards broadcast after “The Late Show” ends, if we’re lucky and he wants the job.

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Mr Hayes was accused of being the "ringmaster" of an international fraud conspiracy to influence these rates to benefit the banks' trading.

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That meant that he was seen as the undoubted ringmaster of rock excess - a career defining reputation that stayed with him right to the end.

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And the ringmasters for the last 45 years have been the Buss family.

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Ali had recently beaten Frazier to earn a shot at Foreman, but he was also 32 and no longer the ringmaster whose speed and power mesmerized fans.

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