as in announcer
a person who conducts a program of entertainment by making introductions and providing continuity
acted as emcee for the evening's entertainment at the political convention
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The show is bolstered by a panel of five hosts — one of them a former contestant, introduced as an emcee in season three — offering witty commentary and analysis.
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Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Feb. 2025
The Florida emcee more recently was seen laid out in the street eating chicken, presumably on drugs.
—Keydra Manns, Essence, 27 Feb. 2025
Claudia Hommel, executive director of Working in Concert, will be the emcee.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
Comments Saturday Night Live kicked off its fourth season in 1978 with one of the show's most unconventional emcees to date, the entire Rolling Stones band, pulling double duty as host and musical guest.
—Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 18 Feb. 2025
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Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Feb. 2025
The Florida emcee more recently was seen laid out in the street eating chicken, presumably on drugs.
—Keydra Manns, Essence, 27 Feb. 2025
Claudia Hommel, executive director of Working in Concert, will be the emcee.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
Comments Saturday Night Live kicked off its fourth season in 1978 with one of the show's most unconventional emcees to date, the entire Rolling Stones band, pulling double duty as host and musical guest.
—Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 18 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for emcee
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“Emcee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emcee. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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