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master of ceremonies

master of ceremonies or M.C. or emcee {n.}

The person in charge of introducing the various participants in a show or entertainment.

Bob Hope was the M.C. of many memorable shows.

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[M.C.] or [emcee] {v.} To act as master of ceremonies at a show. * /The famous actor emceed the entire television show./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

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