Emcee
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌɛmˈsiː/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Emcee is a noun meaning (ambitransitive) To act as the master of ceremonies (for).
Meaning
(ambitransitive) To act as the master of ceremonies (for).
More Meanings
- (intransitive, music) To rap as part of a hip-hop performance.
- Alternative form of MC in its senses as
Example Sentences
Alan Lomax was emceeing the blues workshop and was turned off by the Paul Butterfield Jug Band and implied as much on stage.
Word Forms
- emcees
- emceeing
- emceed
Synonyms for emcee
Depending on context, synonyms include compere, rap, host.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include compere, host, presents, acmeist, alt-metal, meng.
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