Introducer of a show

• Emcee, in England
• British emcee
• He introduces politician before going after commanding officer
• For every income, a host
• British term for someone who introduces television acts or cabarets etc

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. British term for someone who introduces television acts or cabarets etc v. act as a master of ceremonies [syn: emcee ]

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context chiefly British English) A master of ceremonies, especially for a television, variety or quiz show. vb. (context intransitive transitive English) To act as compere.

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1738, from French compère "a godfather," from Old French compere (13c., from Medieval Latin compater ) "godfather," also a friendly greeting, "friend, brother," hence "fellow, familiar, intimate" (see compadre ).

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Word definitions in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
noun EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS ▪ Brookside actress Rachael is making her Playhouse debut, while comedian Duggie Brown plays the compere . ▪ Duggie Brown is excruciatingly convincing as the sleazy, no-talent compere whose best reward is to grope all and sundry. ...