compere en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈkɒmpɛː(ɹ)/ (UK)
- /ˈkɑːmpeɹ/ (US)
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Etymology
A borrowing of French compère (“partner, accomplice”), from Old French comper, from Late Latin compater (“godfather”), from Latin com- (“with”) + pater (“father”). Doublet of compeer, compadre, and goombah.
Meanings
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(Commonwealth, Ireland, UK) A master of ceremonies, especially for a television, variety, or quiz show.
Not only for his fighting expertise but also reminiscent of a compere in a cabaret show working the crowd, as a build up to the main event.
2012, Steve Taberner, The Wigan Hammer: The Autobiography by Steve Taberner, AuthorHouse, →ISBN, page 249:They were barely settled when the final song came to an end; the audience began to applaud and after a few more seconds the voice of the compere came over the PA.
2012, Sue Welfare, One Night Only, HarperCollins, →ISBN, unnumbered page:Every year I am the compere for our Church Quiz Night.
The compere came onto the stage holding the gold envelope that contained the winner's name.
2008, Kerry Katona, The Footballer's Wife, →ISBN, page 157:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| compère | alternative | lexicographic | |
| comperes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (4)
pl konferansjerka (host at a formal event) · pl mistrz ceremonii (host at a formal event) · pl konferansjer (host at a formal event) · pl mistrzyni ceremonii (host at a formal event)