English Explanatory Dictionary

compere

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A master of ceremonies, especially for a television, variety, or quiz show.
verb
  1. To emcee, to act as compere.
name
  1. A surname.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɒmpɛː(ɹ)/ en-uk-compere.ogg /ˈkɑːmpeɹ/

Word forms

compere comperes compère compering compered

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.

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