Definition of Emcee

1. Noun. A person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers).

Exact synonyms: Host, Master Of Ceremonies
Generic synonyms: Entertainer
Specialized synonyms: Compere, Lord Of Misrule, Question Master, Quizmaster, Ringmaster, Symposiarch, Toastmaster
Specialized synonyms: Ed Sullivan, Edward Vincent Sullivan, Sullivan
Derivative terms: Host

2. Verb. Act as a master of ceremonies.
Exact synonyms: Compere
Generic synonyms: Host
Derivative terms: Compere

Definition of Emcee

1. Noun. Variation of MC, master of ceremonies (host of a game show or function). ¹

2. Verb. To act as the master of ceremonies. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Emcee

1. to serve as master of ceremonies [v -CEED, -CEEING, -CEES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Emcee

embushes
embushing
embushment
embushments
embusied
embusies
embusque
embusques
embuss
embussed
embusses
embussing
embusy
embusying
embutramide
emcee (current term)
emceed
emceeing
emcees
emdash
emdashes
eme
emedastine
emedullate
emeer
emeerate
emeerates
emeers
emeiocytosis
emeleusite

Literary usage of Emcee

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Wedding MC: A Complete Guide To Success For The Best Man Or Event Hostby Tom Haibeck by Tom Haibeck (2005)
"But when an old friend from high school called to ask if I would emcee his ... For starters, I had no real idea of what was expected of me as emcee (I wish ..."

2. Jazz on Film and Video in the Library of Congress by Rebecca D. Clear (1994)
"... the Larks, Amos Milburn, Mantan Moreland, Nipsey Russell, Sarah Vaughan and Dinah Washington. An audience and emcee have been added to create the ..."

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