ringmaster

ring·mas·ter

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ring-mas-ter, -mah-ster]
- /ˈrɪŋˌmæs tər, -ˌmɑ stər/
- /ˈrɪŋˌmɑː.stər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ring-mas-ter, -mah-ster]
- /ˈrɪŋˌmæs tər, -ˌmɑ stər/

Definitions of ringmaster word

noun ringmaster a person in charge of the performances in a circus ring. 1
noun ringmaster compere of a circus 1
countable noun ringmaster A circus ringmaster is the person who introduces the performers and the animals. 0
noun ringmaster the master of ceremonies in a circus 0
noun ringmaster a person who directs performances, as in a circus ring 0

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Origin of ringmaster

First appearance:

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

First recorded in 1870-75; ring1 + master

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Parts of speech for Ringmaster

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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ringmaster popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for ringmaster

noun ringmaster

compere — A compere is the person who introduces the people taking part in a radio or television show or a live show.
master of ceremonies — a person who directs the entertainment at a party, dinner, nightclub, radio or television broadcast, or the like, acting as host and introducing the speakers or performers. Abbreviation: M.C., MC.
mc — Millicurie.
mistress of ceremonies — a woman who directs the entertainment at a party, dinner, or the like.
emcee — A master of ceremonies.

All 5 Synonyms of ringmaster