Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

master of ceremonies

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.70 in modern English

Syllables: mas-ter of cer-e-monies
IPA

27

Scrabble Score

18

Letters

4

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Someone who acts as a host at a formal event.

noun

Someone who conducts a programme of varied entertainment, for example by introducing performers to the audience.

noun

Example Sentences

"In the eyes of Mr. Farquhar Fenelon Cooke the apotheosis of the Celebrity was complete. The people of Asquith were not only willing to attend the house-warming, but had been worked up to the pitch of eagerness. The Celebrity as a matter of course was master of ceremonies."
"The master of ceremonies quickly grabbed and shook his hand. "Welcome to America, George.""

Inflected Forms

masters of ceremonies (plural)

Phrases

mistress of ceremonies

Frequently Paired Words

mistress of ceremonies

Synonyms

compere host presenter toastmaster MC interlocuter emcee

Questions

What does master of ceremonies mean?: Someone who acts as a host at a formal event.

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