as in announcer
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
  • Miller is part of TNT’s broadcast team for the Eastern Conference Finals, serving as an analyst alongside play-by-play announcer Kevin Harlan, analyst Stan Van Gundy and reporter Allie LaForce.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 21 May 2025
  • Plus, there will be appearances from Buffalo Bills legend Jim Kelly, former players Steve Tasker, Thurman Thomas and Scott Norwood, along with the Bills’ play-by-play announcer Chris Brown.
    Liza Esquibias, People.com, 19 May 2025
Noun
  • Virginia Tech researchers made this discovery after comparing the genomes of two distinct lineages of bed bugs – one that is suspected to have hitched a ride on a Neanderthal thousands of years ago, and another that stuck with its bat host.
    Bronwyn Thompson, New Atlas, 28 May 2025
  • The tribute will feature performances from previous host, Bow Wow, as well as Amerie, B2K, Jim Jones, Mya, T.I., and more.
    Paul Grein, Billboard, 28 May 2025
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  • Someone else compared the emcee to Stack, Michael B. Jordan’s fictional character from Sinners.
    Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 7 May 2025
  • Green Day got their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday (May 1), with former MTV VJ Matt Pinfield serving as emcee for the ceremony in his first public appearance since suffering a massive stroke in January.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 2 May 2025
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“MC.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/MC. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

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