compère

Or com·pere

[kom-pair]

noun

1. a host, master of ceremonies, or the like, especially of a stage revue or television program.

verb (used with object)

compèred, compèring 

1. to act as compère for.

   to compère the new game show.

compere

/ ˈkɒmpɛə /

noun

1. a master of ceremonies who introduces cabaret, television acts, etc

verb

1. to act as a compere (for)

Word History and Origins

Origin of compere¹

1730–40; < French: literally, godfather; Old French < early Medieval Latin compater, equivalent to Latin com- com- + pater father

Word History and Origins

Origin of compere¹

C20: from French, literally: godfather; see _compeer , _compadre

Related Words

• emcee 
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