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Definition of emcee

emcee

/ˌɛmˈsiː/
em · cee
Plural:emcees
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Past Simple:emceed
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Past Participle:emceed
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Present Participle:emceeing
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• noun

1

A master of ceremonies; a person who acts as the host for a formal event, stage performance, or entertainment program by introducing speakers or performers.

Example

"The comedian served as the emcee for the annual charity gala and kept the audience laughing between awards."

2

A vocalist in hip-hop or rap music who performs rhythmic, rhyming lyrics over a musical beat.

Example

"Several talented local emcees took turns freestyling on stage during the hip-hop showcase."

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• verb

1

To act as the master of ceremonies or host for a public event, banquet, or entertainment program.

Example

"She was asked to emcee the school talent show because of her outgoing personality and quick wit."

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• Rhymes for emcee

• Nearby Words

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emend
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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1930s in American English as a phonetic spelling of the initialism 'M.C.', which stands for 'master of ceremonies'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Emcee. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/emcee
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