MC

noun

ˌem-ˈsē How to pronounce MC (audio)
Definition of MCnext
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for MC
  1. announcer
  2. host
  3. emcee
Noun
  • With two of Fox’s NFL announcers working MLB playoff series (thus moving Chris Myers up to a different team), the network will use Charlotte Hornets TV voice Eric Collins with Mark Schlereth on Sunday’s Dolphins-Bengals game.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The press box announcer informed the media Sean Newcomb was coming in for the bottom of the ninth, but that announcement turned out to be premature.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of announcer
Noun
  • The series follows the Canadian team’s historic run to the World Cup final, where they were ultimately toppled by host country England, going down 33-13 in front of a sellout crowd of 82,000 at Twickenham Stadium in South West London.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The Crocodile hosts live music almost every night of the year in its 750-person venue.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of host
Noun
  • The disembodied emcee voice for the performance only asks that flash not be used, and that any photography or videography not disturb surrounding attendees.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • There’s a virtual appearance from Emmy-winning actor Edward James Olmos, who served as the night’s emcee.
    — DeAsia Paige, AJC.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of emcee
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“MC.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/MC. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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