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Meaning of "emcee" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD EMCEE

From the abbreviation MC.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF EMCEE

emcee  [ˌɛmˈsiː] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF EMCEE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Emcee is a verb and can also act as a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb emcee in English.

WHAT DOES EMCEE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

emcee

Master of ceremonies

A Master of Ceremonies or compère is the official host of a staged event or similar performance. An MC usually presents performers, speaks to the audience, entertains people, and generally keeps the event moving. An MC may also tell jokes or anecdotes. The MC sometimes also acts as the protocol officer during an official state function. In hip hop and electronic dance music, an MC, otherwise known as a rapper, is a music artist and/or performer who usually creates and performs vocals for his/her own original material.

Definition of emcee in the English dictionary

The definition of emcee in the dictionary is a master of ceremonies. Other definition of emcee is to act as master of ceremonies.

CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO EMCEE

PRESENT

Present
I emcee
you emcee
he/she/it emcees
we emcee
you emcee
they emcee
Present continuous
I am emceeing
you are emceeing
he/she/it is emceeing
we are emceeing
you are emceeing
they are emceeing
Present perfect
I have emceed
you have emceed
he/she/it has emceed
we have emceed
you have emceed
they have emceed
Present perfect continuous
I have been emceeing
you have been emceeing
he/she/it has been emceeing
we have been emceeing
you have been emceeing
they have been emceeing
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past
I emceed
you emceed
he/she/it emceed
we emceed
you emceed
they emceed
Past continuous
I was emceeing
you were emceeing
he/she/it was emceeing
we were emceeing
you were emceeing
they were emceeing
Past perfect
I had emceed
you had emceed
he/she/it had emceed
we had emceed
you had emceed
they had emceed
Past perfect continuous
I had been emceeing
you had been emceeing
he/she/it had been emceeing
we had been emceeing
you had been emceeing
they had been emceeing
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future
I will emcee
you will emcee
he/she/it will emcee
we will emcee
you will emcee
they will emcee
Future continuous
I will be emceeing
you will be emceeing
he/she/it will be emceeing
we will be emceeing
you will be emceeing
they will be emceeing
Future perfect
I will have emceed
you will have emceed
he/she/it will have emceed
we will have emceed
you will have emceed
they will have emceed
Future perfect continuous
I will have been emceeing
you will have been emceeing
he/she/it will have been emceeing
we will have been emceeing
you will have been emceeing
they will have been emceeing
The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional
I would emcee
you would emcee
he/she/it would emcee
we would emcee
you would emcee
they would emcee
Conditional continuous
I would be emceeing
you would be emceeing
he/she/it would be emceeing
we would be emceeing
you would be emceeing
they would be emceeing
Conditional perfect
I would have emcee
you would have emcee
he/she/it would have emcee
we would have emcee
you would have emcee
they would have emcee
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been emceeing
you would have been emceeing
he/she/it would have been emceeing
we would have been emceeing
you would have been emceeing
they would have been emceeing
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative
you emcee
we let´s emcee
you emcee
The imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Infinitive
to emcee
Past participle
emceed
Present Participle
emceeing
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH EMCEE


addressee
ˌædrɛˈsiː
AFDC
ˌeɪɛfdiːˈsiː
asea
əˈsiː
EEOC
ˌiːiːəʊˈsiː
farci
fɑːˈsiː
FEFC
ˌefiːefˈsiː
foresee
fɔːˈsiː
Jaycee
ˈdʒeɪˈsiː
lessee
lɛˈsiː
licensee
ˌlaɪsənˈsiː
NSC
ˌɛnɛsˈsiː
NTSC
ˌentiesˈsiː
oversea
ˌəʊvəˈsiː
oversee
ˌəʊvəˈsiː
SERC
ˌɛsiːɑːˈsiː
SRC
ɛsɑːˈsiː
subsea
sʌbˈsiː
Tennessee
ˌtɛnɪˈsiː
ULC
ˌjuːɛlˈsiː
USMC
ˌjuːɛsɛmˈsiː

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE EMCEE

embryonic
embryonically
embryophyte
embryotomy
embryulcia
embus
embussed
embusses
embussing
embusy
Emden
EMEA
emend
emendable
emendals
emendate
emendation
emendator
emendatory
emender

WORDS THAT END LIKE EMCEE

abcee
agree
as far as I can see
at the top of the tree
bee
cee
coffee
committee
dee
degree
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employee
fee
feel free
for free
free
guarantee
lee
Sadducee
sycee

Synonyms and antonyms of emcee in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «emcee» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF EMCEE

Find out the translation of emcee to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of emcee from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «emcee» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

司仪
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

maestro de ceremonias
570 millions of speakers

English

emcee
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

emcee
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مدير التشريفات
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ведущий
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

emcee
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Emcee
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

maître de cérémonie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Emcee
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Zeremonienmeister
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

司会者
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

사회자
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Emcee
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

MC
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சடங்குகளை நடத்துபவர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

इमसी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sergilemek
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

emcee
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

emcee
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

провідний
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

emcee
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

τελετάρχη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

emcee
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

emcee
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

emcee
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of emcee

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «EMCEE»

The term «emcee» is quite widely used and occupies the 40.543 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «EMCEE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about emcee

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8 QUOTES WITH «EMCEE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word emcee.
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Nina Blackwood
When I worked for Entertainment Tonight I got to emcee Paul McCartney's press conference.
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Doug Davidson
One of the things I think you need to be a good emcee is silliness. And I'm basically a silly guy.
3
Phife Dawg
I emcee how I feel for the moment. I'll always be influenced by Tribe, but my EP and LP have a lot of different flavors! I'll keep it vintage Tribe if Tribe decides to do another LP... which, in my heart, I'd love to do for the fans.
4
Waka Flocka Flame
It's a total big difference between a person that got lyrics and a person that can make hit singles. I'm a person that can make some hit singles. I'm not in no booth trying to be a lyrical genius. I'm preparing to make me some singles, and as I develop as a man, then they'll respect my emcee skills.
5
Rico Love
Brandy is one of my favorite vocalists. Jay-Z is my favorite emcee outside of Biggie.
6
Ice T
A good emcee will rhyme a lot of different ways. Don't limit yourself.
7
James Wolk
I emceed in metro Detroit throughout college, and even when I moved to New York, I would actually fly back on a Friday, emcee on a Saturday, and fly back on Sunday so that I could audition during the week. It was a big part of my life.
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James Wolk
You can find old Jewish newspapers from Detroit that have my promotional ad in them. It was a totally insane time in my life. Paul Rudd was also a bar mitzvah emcee, you know? It was like being a local rock star in Detroit.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «EMCEE»

Discover the use of emcee in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to emcee and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Dead Emcee Scrolls: The Lost Teachings of Hip-Hop
This book is a book that I have been waiting to finish since 1995. This is the book that finished me. The story I am about to tell may sound fantastic. It may anger some of you who have followed my work.
Saul Williams, 2006
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The Book on Hosting: How Not to Suck as an Emcee
The word emcee isn't really a word at all. It is an acronym for Master (or Mistress) of Ceremonies. (MC) I guess it is a good thing that it wasn't M.O.C. cause then we' d all be mocs. Is that where the art of mocking someone came from? Probably ...
Dan Rosenberg, 2006
3
Business Communication
By keeping on schedule, the emcee assists not only those who participate in the program but also those who attend. If the participant exceeds the allotted time, the emcee must ask him or her to stop. Because the emcee is typically seated next ...
A.C. Krizan, Patricia Merrier, Joyce P. Logan, 2010
4
Heart Deep: The Journey of a Light-Working Emcee
"Heart Deep" is a collection of poetry inspired by the adventures of a young Light-Worker.
Sarah Connor, 2012
5
The Storyteller's Guide: Storytellers Share Advice for the ...
Always leave them wanting more. » We feel you won't ever go too wrong by following Elizabeth Ellis's way of putting together a set: » Ha Ha » Ah Ha » Aaah! » Amen. INTRODUCTIONS AND THE ROLE OF EMCEE We have included a few  ...
William Mooney, David Holt, 1996
6
Reason Obscured: Nine Plays
EMCEE: Mr. Vespucci, why are you dancing? Vespucci: I want to ... pay off the mortgage on my house. Emcee: And you, Mr. X? Mr. X: I want to ... save myself from bankruptcy. Emcee (to Hector): So you see, the prize does exist. Hector: I want ...
Ricardo Monti, Jean Graham-Jones, 2004
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A Meeting about Laughter: Sketches, Interludes, and ...
Sketches, Interludes, and Theatrical Parodies Nikolaĭ Robertovich Ėrdman John Freedman. EMCEE. I assure you I'm not. The Meyerhold Theater is next door. You are welcome to go there, if you like, but I am busy. I have to begin our program.
Nikolaĭ Robertovich Ėrdman, John Freedman, 1995
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Hip-Hop Redemption (Engaging Culture): Finding God in the ...
Is the emcee versatile in his or her style? Is his or her vocabulary diverse? Does the artist have a strong vocal presence? Can the emcee flow? What is the artist's body of work? Where has the emcee been, where is he or she taking the culture,  ...
Ralph Basui Watkins, 2011
9
Hip-Hop Redemption: Finding God in the Rhythm and the Rhyme
Is the emcee versatile in his or her style? Is his or her vocabulary diverse? Does the artist have a strong vocal presence? Can the emcee flow? What is the artist's body of work? Where has the emcee been, where is he or she taking the culture,  ...
Ralph Basui Watkins, 2011
10
The Winona LaDuke Reader: A Collection of Essential Writings
Life. of. a. Powwow. Emcee: Vince. Beyl,the. Man. behind. the. Microphone. Appeared in NEWS FROM INDIAN COUNTRY, March 31, 1998. It's mid winter, and Vince Beyl is tapping his foot to the sound of traditional drum music. That is one of ...
Winona LaDuke, 2002

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «EMCEE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term emcee is used in the context of the following news items.
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Jack White, Ace of Clubs
Part Spike Jones, part Andy Kaufman, part Bob Wills but predating all of them, New York-born Jack White was a vaudeville emcee, an actor, a bandleader, ... «OZY, Jul 15»
2
The Top 25 Songs Of 2015 So Far
When you listen to it the formula seems so simple that you can't help but wonder why your favorite emcee can't catch the fever. But it's more ... «HipHopDX, Jul 15»
3
Meek Mill Sells 5x as Many Records as Miguel, James Taylor on …
The emcee stands a strong chance at joining Taylor Swift and Kendrick Lamar as the only performers to top the Billboard 200 for more than one ... «Music Times, Jul 15»
4
2015 Sunflower State Games VIP Reception
... Washburn University was the evening's emcee. The 2015 Sunflower State Games opening ceremony is Saturday morning at Lake Shawnee, ... «Topeka Capital Journal, Jul 15»
5
Nobody's Bigger Than The Legacy Of Slum Village
I mean, I don't think people give Dilla his props as an emcee like they should, though. He had verses. He really had verses and he was just ... «HipHopDX, Jul 15»
6
Turning back time is all about fun at the Tap House — PHOTOS
Genevieve Dew and emcee Mark Giovi sing during Monday Nite Jamming at the Tap House, 5589 W. Charleston Blvd., on Monday, June 29, ... «Las Vegas Review-Journal, Jul 15»
7
Max's Harvest's Chef v. Chef Week Four: Danielle Herring, The …
Witty emcee and Max's Harvest chef Eric Baker presided over the battle between Danielle Herring of The Rebel House and Billy Estis, sous ... «New Times Broward-Palm Beach, Jul 15»
8
Wet, wild fun is the norm for Waterman's Day
Newly elected Mayor Brian Jones served as emcee, and shared the dais with Vice Mayor Rosalie Kuechler and Councilmen Olin “Butch” Price, ... «The Star Democrat, Jul 15»
9
Short Takes: Free MP3 download from The Silent War and more
... from The VW Boys, comedy from emcee David Browning as The Mayberry Deputy, rock that pops from Elvis Presley impersonator Josh Rush, ... «Bristol Herald Courier, Jul 15»
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Top acts at Big Show
He will perhaps depend on his illustrious name, Barbados' calypso politics and maybe even emcee Mac Fingall's introduction, to get him into ... «Barbados Today, Jul 15»

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