compère

American  

[kom-pair] / ˈkɒm pɛər /

Or compere

noun

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

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verb (used with object)

compèred, compèring

1. to act as compère for.

   to compère the new game show.

compere British  

/ ˈkɒmpɛə /

noun

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

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verb

1. to act as a compere (for)

Etymology

Origin of compère

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

Example Sentences

I remember as a youngster coming here the first few times and hearing the sound of the masterful compère Don Goodwin facing off against the whirr of activity in the building.

From The Guardian • May 10, 2017

Labour’s left was having fun by the sea and Mr Corbyn was its compère, tour manager and rep.

From Economist • Oct. 1, 2015

C. compère Chevreuil avec compère Tortue arriver tous eux de côté Mlle.

From Nights With Uncle Remus Myths and Legends of the Old Plantation by Harris, Joel Chandler

"O, oui, compère Avocat, moi biencouté ton ça vapé di."

From Nights With Uncle Remus Myths and Legends of the Old Plantation by Harris, Joel Chandler

Troisièmezalon bouté, compair Torti tink-à-tink avé compair jalon au bout, compère Tortue tingue-à-tingue avec compèreChivreil.

From Nights With Uncle Remus Myths and Legends of the Old Plantation by Harris, Joel Chandler

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