compere

Example Sentences

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One night in 1985, Paul O'Grady was working behind the bar at a gay pub in London when he remarked that he could do a better job of hosting ladies' night than the current compere.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2023

It's worth noting that Rock's joke wasn't the most offensive we've heard from an awards ceremony compere in recent years.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2022

After studying psychology at Queen's University Belfast, he made his first serious steps to stardom as compere at the Empire Comedy Club in the city.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2021

On a stage high above a hockey stadium to the north of Lahore, a compere shrieks into the microphone.

From The Guardian • Jul. 21, 2018

“And now,” said Slughorn, shifting massively in his seat with the air of a compere introducing his star act.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling