toastmaster
Americannoun
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a person who presides at a dinner and introduces the after-dinner speakers.
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a person who proposes or announces toasts.
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The toastmaster for the evening is Andrew Giuliani Jr. And yes, his father and former New York Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani is also on the celebrity guest list.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 8, 2022
Its popularization is attributed to Dr. Thomas Hayes Curtin, a coroner who was also the toastmaster of a Bronx social club's 1914 St. Paddy's celebration.
From Salon ● Mar. 17, 2021
“There’s no arguing,” the day’s toastmaster, Eric Likkel, told me after the meeting.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 2, 2019
Beyond his defensive acumen, beyond the sheer force of his personality, the Jets regard Ryan as their great orator — part general, part politician, part football coach, a toastmaster at heart.
From New York Times ● Jan. 7, 2011
From my viewpoint Allison appears in public speaking to best advantage at banquets, either when responding to some toast, or as toastmaster.
From The Dead Men's Song Being the Story of a Poem and a Reminiscent Sketch of its Author Young Ewing Allison by Champion Ingraham Hitchcock
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