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
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Why was senior setter Jacob Finley wearing No. 5 for Marist and why was the public-address announcer calling him Wyatt Olszewski during Friday’s state quarterfinals?—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2025 -
Stewart crashed the ‘Who’s High?’ segment on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, where announcer Lou Wilson was helping the late-night host find out which member of the public on Hollywood Blvd. was stoned.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
6 June 2025
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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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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
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Campbell Vice Mayor Dan Furtado will serve as the emcee for the event.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
24 May 2025
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Before the performance, Jin joined Fallon for a light-hearted interview segment that included a comedic role reversal, with Jin briefly acting as the show’s emcee.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
22 May 2025
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“MC.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/MC. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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