Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for emcee. Search instead for emceei.
Definitions

emcee

[em-see] / ˈɛmˈsi /
NOUN
host
Synonyms
STRONGEST
anchor entertainer manager moderator owner presenter
STRONG
innkeeper keeper proprietor
WEAK
anchor person person of the house
Antonyms
WEAK
guest visitor
NOUN
master of ceremonies
Synonyms
STRONGEST
moderator ringmaster
WEAK
MC compere host marshal mistress of ceremonies toastmaster
VERB
officiate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
preside
STRONG
act boss chair command conduct direct function govern handle run serve superintend umpire
WEAK
do the honors
Antonyms
STRONG
cease follow halt idle mismanage neglect obey refrain stop

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

He’s been little more than an emcee for negotiations, but wants us to think he invented armistice.

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2026

He’s been little more than an emcee for negotiations, but wants us to think he invented armistice.

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2026

During an instrumental break, he yanked the emcee onstage to two-step with him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

In May, Bush announced on his “Hot Mics” podcast that he would not return as host of “Extra” after serving as its emcee since 2019.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 13, 2025

And then I realize the emcee is repeating my name.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.