compere

Example Sentences

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Antonio Pappano, tireless as pianist and compere, spoke of “reanimating the spirit of this gorgeous house”.

From The Guardian • Jun. 21, 2020

All of the 600 guests at the ceremony were invited to a lunchtime reception at St George's Hall, hosted by the Queen, where the best man, the Duke of Cambridge, acted as compere.

From BBC • May 20, 2018

The best man, the Duke of Cambridge, acted as compere.

From BBC • May 19, 2018

Jimmy Savile was compere; none of us liked him.

From The Guardian • Dec. 23, 2016

“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