as in announcers
a person who conducts a program of entertainment by making introductions and providing continuity
when we needed an impromptu MC at the wedding reception, my brother volunteered
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Noun
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The Rays broadcast of the game showed the incident involving Evelyn and the man, with the announcers taking the girl’s side.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026 -
Some, like Janelle Anne Robinson and Anastasia Maglaras, are better at capturing the Hartford of today than the city of the 1940s, while Olivia Nicole Hoffman and Stuart Rider are among the cast members who nail the tones and rhythms of mid-20th century radio announcers and political.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Then a 24-year-old newbie, Lake landed in a field crowded with mostly 40- and 50-something hosts.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Hill said while appearing on stage with hosts Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Gregg’s lawsuit also described the experiences of WNBA players Sophie Cunningham and Erica Wheeler, Adidas athletes who participated as emcees in the NBA’s All-Star Weekend in February.—
Mike Wilson,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Previous emcees have had direct Broadway roots.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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“MCs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/MCs. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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