compere
Example Sentences
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Hollywood actor Jason Momoa was the show's compere and while introducing Pantera, told fans he was joining the moshpit, saying: "Make some space for me, I'm coming in."
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2025
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
We used to know the drill for awards ceremonies: some off-colour compere banter, winners reeling off their thank-yous, Jennifer Lawrence wearing vintage Dior, Helena Bonham Carter wearing vintage Edward Scissorhands.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 23, 2017
“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
