Meaning of compere | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A master of ceremonies, especially for a television, variety, or quiz show.
   Commonwealth, Ireland, UK
2. A surname.

Equivalents

Examples

“Every year I am the compere for our Church Quiz Night.”

“The compere came onto the stage⟳ holding the gold envelope that contained the winner's name⟳.”

“Not only for his fighting expertise but also reminiscent of a compere in a cabaret show⟳ working the crowd, as a build⟳ up to the main event.”

“They were barely settled when the final song came to an end⟳; the audience began to applaud and after a few more seconds the voice of the compere came over the PA.”

“It was Moscow’s best known compère, George Bengalsky.”

“The fact that compères routinely wait⟳ no more and no less than eight seconds before interrupting means that they decide⟳ at just that point⟳ that an audience has been clapping long enough, [...]”

“Suddenly compères were sipping coffee in the middle of their shows, …”

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