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The show is being changed right now, by the way. Jeff Burke is doing it for the Magic Kingdom. And I think it will be better, with new birds, master of ceremonies, etc.
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Meaning of "master of ceremonies" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF MASTER OF CEREMONIES

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MASTER OF CEREMONIES

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Master of ceremonies is 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.

WHAT DOES MASTER OF CEREMONIES MEAN IN ENGLISH?

master of ceremonies

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 master of ceremonies in the English dictionary

The definition of master of ceremonies in the dictionary is a person who presides over a public ceremony, formal dinner, or entertainment, introducing the events, performers, etc MC.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MASTER OF CEREMONIES

master class
master copy
master corporal
master cylinder
master disk
master file
master hand
master key
master mariner
Master of Arts
master of foxhounds
master of hounds
Master of Science
Master of the Horse
Master of the King´s Music
Master of the Queen´s Music
Master of the Rolls
master plan
master print
master race

WORDS THAT END LIKE MASTER OF CEREMONIES

agonies
balconies
baronies
boonies
ceremonies
Colonies
companies
cronies
ebonies
felonies
harmonies
ironies
loonies
monies
peonies
phonies
polyphonies
ponies
symphonies
testimonies
the Colonies

Synonyms and antonyms of master of ceremonies in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «master of ceremonies» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MASTER OF CEREMONIES

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

Translator English - Chinese

司仪
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

maestro de ceremonias
570 millions of speakers

English

master of ceremonies
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

चोबदार
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

عريف الحفل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

церемониймейстер
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

mestre de cerimônias
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অনুষ্ঠান - এর গুরু
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

maître des cérémonies
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tuan majlis
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

의식 의 마스터
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Master saka upacara
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

thầy hành lễ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சடங்குகள் மாஸ்டர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

समारंभ मास्टर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

seremoni lideri
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

maestro delle cerimonie
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

mistrz ceremonii
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

церемоніймейстер
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

maestru de ceremonii
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

τελετάρχης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

seremoniemeester
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ceremonimästare
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

seremonimester
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of master of ceremonies

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MASTER OF CEREMONIES»

The term «master of ceremonies» is regularly used and occupies the 71.393 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MASTER OF CEREMONIES» OVER TIME

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

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2 QUOTES WITH «MASTER OF CEREMONIES»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word master of ceremonies.
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John Hench
The show is being changed right now, by the way. Jeff Burke is doing it for the Magic Kingdom. And I think it will be better, with new birds, master of ceremonies, etc.
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Ice T
An MC is somebody who can control the crowd. An MC is a master of ceremonies so not only can you say your rap, you can rock the party.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MASTER OF CEREMONIES»

Discover the use of master of ceremonies in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to master of ceremonies and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Master of Ceremonies: A True Story of Love, Murder, Roller ...
A memoir by David Henry Sterry, who served as the emcee for two years at the Chippendales strip club in New York.
David Henry Sterry, 2007
2
The Wedding M. C.: A Complete Guide to Success for the ...
Special event planners know the importance of having a Master of Ceremonies.
Tom Haibeck, 1993
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How to Be a Master of Ceremonies
Like Bob, you may be in a similar situation. He can't say no to the boss, this could be a career breaker. But what is he going to do? This is his ultimate fear and somehow he must overcome and deliver the goods.
Gene Berryman
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Master of the Ceremonies: An eventful life
Ric Birch's work on a wide array of ceremonies from the 1982 Brisbane Commonwealth Games through the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games is explored.
Ric Birch, 2004
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How To Be A Master of Ceremonies: Make Any Event A Success
My first experience of being an Emcee or Master of Ceremonies came when the owner of the business I've worked for asked me to be an Emcee for a work- related function. Actually, I was as much a volunteer as a soldier in the army when their ...
Gene Barryman, 2010
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How to Be a Great M.C. Or How to Be Master of the Ceremonies ...
Explains the role of a Master of Ceremonies at a wedding reception, awards ceremony, business meeting, or company dinner, tells how to handle people, and shows how to plan and oversee a successful event
Alex Mair, 1986
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Master of Ceremonies
High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! A Master of Ceremonies (MC), or compere, is the host of a staged event or similar performance. An MC usually presents performers, speaks to the audience, and generally keeps the event moving.
Jesse Russel, Ronald Cohn, 2013
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Me, the Mob, and the Music: One Helluva Ride with Tommy ...
Alan King, the comedian, was master of ceremonies and met the limo. Shelley got out with her glass of booze and we all went to the stage. We played our abbreviated set first and then took our place on the dais with Mrs. Humphrey on one ...
Tommy James, 2010
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The Remembered Village
There was another man who acted as master of ceremonies. A few children collected near the scene to watch the fun and it occurred to no elder to shoo them off. The men and women who had to use the street made a slight detour, walking on ...
Mysore Narasimhachar Srinivas, 1980
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Ritual Negotiations: Paris De' Grassi and the Office of ...
Within the Roman court these issues were negotiated through the politically charged language of ritual, under the direction of the Master of Ceremonies, Paris de' Grassi (1504-1528).
Jennifer Mara DeSilva, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MASTER OF CEREMONIES»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term master of ceremonies is used in the context of the following news items.
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Goodell doesn't discount Pittsburgh's chances of hosting 2023 …
Steratore, a Washington native, served as master of ceremonies. Goodell was the guest of honor. Goodell graduated from nearby Washington ... «Tribune-Review, Jul 15»
2
The Radio Broadcaster Who Fought the Cold War Abroad but …
The Voice of America broadcast most of the early Newport Jazz Festivals, with Conover as master of ceremonies for many of the concerts. «Wall Street Journal, Jul 15»
3
Amy Helm Talks About Her Debut Solo Album, 'Didn't It Rain'
... on occasion, drums, joined a rotating cast of Ramble veterans, including master of ceremonies Jimmy Vivino and members of her own band, ... «Wall Street Journal, Jul 15»
4
Integris employees battle head-to-head in basketball tournament
The basketball tournament will feature special guest NEO announcer Jeremy Radebaugh as the master of ceremonies. Radebaugh has been ... «Miami News Record, Jul 15»
5
Once in a lifetime Jazz Jam at Pacifica Performances
Master of Ceremonies: Clifford Brown, Jr., KCSM JAZZ 91.1 FM. Where: Pacifica Performances Mildred Owen Concert Hall, 1220 Linda Mar ... «Pacifica Tribune, Jul 15»
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54th Regiment mural takes its place among the city's historical …
Other speakers included master of ceremonies Carl Cruz, City Councilor Dana Ribeiro, Adrian Tio, dean of the UMass Dartmouth Center for ... «SouthCoastToday.com, Jul 15»
7
LGBTQ parade Sunday draws crowds, support
yelled out Trevor Black, the 2015 “Mr. San Francisco Leather” who was the Master of Ceremonies for the event. Black, dressed in, of course, ... «Ukiah Daily Journal, Jul 15»
8
Let's twerk again as Miley returns to host VMAs
Cyrus confirmed on twitter that she will be the master of ceremonies when MTV's annual music gala airs next month. "F**k yeah VMAs! «RTE.ie, Jul 15»
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A modern adaption of the Canterbury Tales
This new adaptation is set in the present, with each tale as a stand-alone piece all linked together by a master of ceremonies. The approach is ... «Daily Echo, Jul 15»
10
Racine Concert Band show features soloists
Don Rosen is the master of ceremonies. The free concert features a visually entertaining presentation by Pinkerton Xyloma. Known for his ... «Journal Times, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Master of ceremonies [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/master-of-ceremonies>. May 2024 ».
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