MCs

noun

Definition of MCsnext
plural of MC
as in announcers
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for MCs
  1. announcers
  2. hosts
  3. emcees
Noun
  • Hutton is among several local MLB announcers retiring, along with Mets’ Howie Rose, the Giants’ Mike Krukow and the Mariners’ Rick Rizzs.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
  • For context, consider that only four announcers in MLB history (led by Vin Scully’s 67 years with the Dodgers dating back to their Brooklyn days) have broadcast for the same team for at least 50 seasons.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of announcers
Noun
  • The Crocodile hosts live music almost every night of the year in its 750-person venue.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2027 has set its co-hosts, as the live show will simulcast for the first time on ABC and Disney+.
    — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of hosts
Noun
  • The film follows Silibil N’ Brains — two aspiring Scottish rappers who, after being mocked for their accents, rebranded themselves as Californian emcees and duped their way into a record deal with Sony.
    — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The chatter caused the emcees to not-so-playfully shush the crowd several times.
    — Jared Perlo, NBC news, 6 June 2026
Definition of emcees
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“MCs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/MCs. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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