master of ceremonies

noun

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"master-of-ceremonies" is a 18-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“master of ceremonies” is outside the top-ranked English vocabulary, used as a noun - the kind of word writers most often double-check.

Unranked
below top-frequency English
20
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Someone who acts as a host at a formal event.

Key facts for master of ceremonies
PropertyValue
Headwordmaster of ceremonies
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
Letters20
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “master of ceremonies” sits in English frequency

master of ceremonies falls outside the top-100,000 ranked English words, the long-tail zone of technical, archaic, or low-frequency vocabulary, exactly where readers second-guess spellings most.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The English entry for master of ceremonies is 20 letters long, classified as a noun. It sits outside the most-frequent rank tiers, which is often why uncommon words generate more spelling variants per reader. Wiktionary records 3 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for master of ceremonies, a sign its spelling follows regular English conventions. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

This entry carries no recorded etymology, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct English form is master of ceremonies, spelled M-A-S-T-E-R- -O-F- -C-E-R-E-M-O-N-I-E-S.

Definition

  1. 1
    Someone who acts as a host at a formal event.
  2. 2
    Someone who conducts a programme of varied entertainment, for example by introducing performers to the audience.
  3. 3
    A rapper.

This word in other languages

animador(Español)maître de cérémonie(Français)Zeremonienmeister(Deutsch)

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "master of ceremonies"?
"master of ceremonies" is spelled M-A-S-T-E-R- -O-F- -C-E-R-E-M-O-N-I-E-S.
What does "master of ceremonies" mean?
As a noun, "master of ceremonies" means: Someone who acts as a host at a formal event.
What language does "master of ceremonies" come from?
"master of ceremonies" is a English word. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for this and other words across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German on PlainSpell.
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Using “master of ceremonies”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct English spelling is M-A-S-T-E-R- -O-F- -C-E-R-E-M-O-N-I-E-S - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Browse more English words and confusable pairs in the same reference. English words
Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list