toastmaster
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7.5
- noun
- /ˈtoʊstˌmæs.tɚ/
- Formal
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maestro de ceremonias
- The general heading for this topic is "Express Yourself," so I thought I'd see what others were saying on their blogs and how I could chime in and say something for me, instead of thinking "I might have said..." and "What would have happened if I had..." I was the Toastmaster at Eagles Toastmasters this morning.
- an official toastmaster
Examples
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It was on the occasion of a banquet at which Mr. White was the principal speaker that the toastmaster, who was from Missouri, said he was reminded of the little girl whose parents told her that the family was leaving Missouri and moving to Kansas.
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Presently on the stage about to present a major award is the toastmaster general of the United States, Mr. George Jessel.
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Mr. Toastmaster... ...Governor North... ...ladies and gentlemen... The eyes of the entire nation are on us tonight... ...as we gather hereto honor them...
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Throughout his career, Eliot earned a number of awards and honors, including the Sloan Award for his traffic safety tips, citations by the American Legion and American Meteorological Society, the Toastmaster International Award, and the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Excellence Award for Broadcast Personality in 1998.
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At the annual gala, the toastmaster welcomed guests and introduced each speaker with great enthusiasm.
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During the wedding reception, the toastmaster raised his glass and proposed a heartfelt toast to the newlyweds.
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As the official toastmaster, she ensured that every speaker had the opportunity to shine at the banquet.
Synonyms
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7.5
A person who hosts an event and introduces speakers or performers
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6.5
A person who introduces speakers and keeps a formal event running
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3.2
A person who gives items or announces people at a ceremony
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4.2
A person who welcomes guests and introduces speakers at a formal event
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3.2
A person who leads a show or event together with another person
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7.3
A person who leads a meeting, ceremony, or event
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5.0
A person who presents a speaker or a tool used to begin medical procedures
A person who leads a dinner, gives toasts and introduces speakers
A woman who introduces speakers and keeps a formal event running smoothly
A person who leads a ceremony or acts as an official at an event
A person who hosts a large formal meal for many guests
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Toastmaster comes from the parts toast and master. A toast is when people 'raise a glass' to honor someone and a master is a 'leader', so a toastmaster is the person who leads the toasts and introduces speakers.