quizmaster

American  

[kwiz-mas-ter, -mah-ster] / ˈkwɪzˌmæs tər, -ˌmɑ stər /

noun

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

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quizmaster British  

/ ˈkwɪzˌmɑːstə /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of quizmaster

First recorded in 1885–90; quiz + master

Example Sentences

Bobby Bruen, assistant manager and quizmaster, says he devised some questions for a music round to make it highly unlikely anyone would get them all correct.

From BBC

It’s worth putting on in the background if you’re tasked with being a Christmas trivia quizmaster.

From Los Angeles Times

The reverse, or tails side, of the new coins will be the matter of most interest to collectors and for quizmasters.

From BBC

"What you want for a quizmaster are actual cards, which you can deploy to good effect when exasperated. You can't slap down a screen. It also means there's less eye contact with the teams."

From BBC

Noseda’s impromptu quizmaster routine at the conclusion of each piece allows for a casual back and forth between the orchestra and audience members, who typically rely on music and applause to communicate.

From Washington Post

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