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

James McGrath, who is compere for the event, said he had known Marty for years, and "he's all about persistence and getting things done".

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Hollywood actor Jason Momoa was the show's compere and while introducing Pantera, told fans he was joining the moshpit, saying: "Make some space for me, I'm coming in."

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New comic superstar Paul Smith made his name roasting crowds as an MC/compere in Liverpool, while Jimmy Carr is also famed for inviting and actively engaging with interuptions.

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The film shows Paul in the role of compere - warming up the audience, introducing the various acts, and then getting involved with different elements of the show, which is held twice a day for most of the summer.

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He studied psychology at Queen's University in Belfast before making his first serious steps into stardom as compere at the Empire Comedy Club in the city.

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