# compere

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈkɒmpɛː(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #88,224

## Definitions
1. A master of ceremonies, especially for a television, variety, or quiz show.

## 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.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/compere