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Noun: emcee  'em'see
Usage: N. Amer
  1. A person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers)
    "The emcee kept the awards ceremony running smoothly";
    - master of ceremonies, host, MC
Verb: emcee  'em'see
Usage: N. Amer
  1. Act as a master of ceremonies
    "She emceed the awards show with wit and charm";
    - compere [Brit], MC, compère

Derived forms: emceed, emcees, emceeing

Type of: entertainer, host

Encyclopedia: Emcee