compère
/ˈkɒmpɛː
/British
noun
A person who introduces the performers or contestants in a variety show.Early attempts, including Cool for Cats and Six-Five Special, combined performances with bantering compères to mixed effect....
- Unfortunately the compères struck a bad-tempered note at this otherwise congenial event.
- Ultimately, however, it was the compère who mattered - who could they find who represented the indomitable spirit of Britain, the calm acceptance of the ever-present risk of death, and, most important, the triumph of love over death?
Synonyms
host, presenter, anchorman, anchorwoman, anchorperson, anchor, master of ceremonies, MC, link person, announcer
informal emcee, talking head
verb [with object]
Act as a compère for (a variety show): Mark Wilson compèred the whole proceedings...
- The glittering ceremony was hosted by comedian Billy Crystal, who has now compèred eight times, and who cracked plenty of jokes.
- The programme was compèred by Rashmi Rao, a dancer and disciple of Shailaja Madhusoodan.
- Fantasia members compèred in French for the audience.
Origin
Early 20th century: French, literally 'godfather', from medieval Latin compater, from com- 'together with' + Latin pater 'father'.
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