NYT Dictionary

EMCEE

/ˌɛmˈsiː/

NounVerbEM-ceeem-cee · 2 syllablesGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Alternative form of MC in its senses as

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Pronunciation spelling of MC (“master of ceremonies”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

compereraphostmcannouncerattorneyauteurbailiffbarkerbutler

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 37 recorded puzzles:

+25 earlier appearances in the archive.

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