Learn English – What do you call the person who runs parties, weddings, and organizes party games

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It's similar to a DJ, but I don't mean night clubs or music only. What is the general word for a person who directs the crowd during a party, and announces things?

Toast master is one word.
Show runner?
Anchor man?
Party announcer?
MC – master of ceremony? But this is only for breakdance, rap battles etc.

I'd like to know other synonyms.

Best Answer

Master of ceremonies (MC) is actually a good fit here.

It's true that MC is a term used in hip-hop, but that's simply borrowed from the more general term.

MW notes that the term is from the 1600s... predates hip-hop quite a bit