master of ceremonies
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of master of ceremonies
First recorded in 1655–65
Example Sentences
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She’s not a diva belting out choruses and taking up space—instead, she sometimes seems like a master of ceremonies, someone hosting the party rather than hogging the spotlight.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026
According to The Times’ archives, he joined golf’s Celebrity Tour and was its permanent master of ceremonies.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026
The musician, 31, is performing as Zidler – the show's eccentric master of ceremonies – marking her highly anticipated Broadway debut.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
Pap, as he liked to be called, presided as master of ceremonies.
From Slate • Jan. 13, 2026
The master of ceremonies made the introductions with the flare of a circus ringmaster asking the audience to direct its attention please to the center ring.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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