quizmaster

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

noun

1. a person who asks questions of contestants in a game, especially as part of a radio or television program.

quizmaster

/ ˈkwɪzˌmɑːstə /

noun

1. a person who puts questions to contestants on a quiz programme

Word History and Origins

Origin of quizmaster¹

First recorded in 1885–90; quiz + master

Example Sentences

Alex Trebek was the famed quizmaster and host of “Jeopardy!”

From Washington Post

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