compère
Master of ceremonies
A compère is the host or master of ceremonies for a show, especially a variety show or cabaret.
The word is French for "godfather" and suggests someone who guides the audience through performances, introducing acts and keeping things moving.
More common in British than American English: She compèred the charity gala.
The American equivalent is usually emcee or MC.
Ceremony host
- master of ceremoniesEvent's lead announcer
- hostOne receiving guests
- announcerOne who introduces programs
- presenterOne who delivers content
moderator · facilitator · ringmaster · showman · interlocutor · conductor · narrator · spokesperson
Quick, clever conversation
- witClever, inventive humor
- quipsBrief witty remarks
- jokesHumorous remarks or stories
- humorAmusing quality
wordplay · puns · one-liners · teasing · jesting · improvisation · timing · delivery
Live entertainment venue
- vaudevilleTheatrical variety entertainment
- variety showProgram mixing different performances
- revueMusical variety entertainment
- stand-upSolo comedic performance
improv · burlesque · pantomime · sketch · routine · monologue · spectacle · live show
Formal event marking occasions
- galaFestive formal occasion
- receptionAct of receiving guests
- festivalOrganized public celebration
- conferenceOrganized meeting for discussion
awards show · fundraiser · opening night · premiere · celebration · banquet · soiree · concert
emcee
Ceremony host
- master of ceremoniesEvent's lead announcer
- hostOne receiving guests
- announcerOne who introduces programs
presenter · moderator · facilitator · ringmaster · showman · interlocutor · conductor · narrator · spokesperson · commentator
repartee
Quick, clever conversation
humor · wordplay · puns · one-liners · teasing · jesting · improvisation · timing · delivery · audience interaction
cabaret
Live entertainment venue
- vaudevilleTheatrical variety entertainment
- variety showProgram mixing different performances
- revueMusical variety entertainment
stand-up · improv · burlesque · pantomime · sketch · routine · monologue · spectacle · live show · gala
ceremony
Formal event marking occasions
conference · awards show · fundraiser · opening night · premiere · celebration · banquet · soiree · concert · broadcast
compèreperformer
One who entertains audiences
main act · headliner · act · entertainer · star
compèrespectator
Observer at an event
stagehand · behind-the-scenes · viewer · attendee · listener
compèrestagehand
Backstage theater worker
stage manager · technician · producer · director · lighting technician
gossip, compare, comparison, comparable, incomparable, comparing, compadre, compeer