Quizmaster: meaning, definitions and examples

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quizmaster

 

[ ˈkwɪzˌmæstər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

game show host

A quizmaster is a person who hosts a quiz or game show, typically asking questions and keeping score. They are responsible for maintaining the flow of the game, engaging participants, and ensuring fair play.

Synonyms

emcee, host, moderator

Examples of usage

  • The quizmaster asked the contestants a series of challenging questions.
  • As the quizmaster, he had to keep track of the scores and time the rounds.

Translations

Translations of the word "quizmaster" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mestre de quiz

🇮🇳 प्रश्नोत्तरी मास्टर

🇩🇪 Quizmaster

🇮🇩 master kuis

🇺🇦 ведучий вікторини

🇵🇱 mistrz quizu

🇯🇵 クイズマスター

🇫🇷 maître de quiz

🇪🇸 maestro de concursos

🇹🇷 bilgi yarışması ustası

🇰🇷 퀴즈 마스터

🇸🇦 ماستر مسابقة

🇨🇿 mistr kvízu

🇸🇰 majster kvízu

🇨🇳 测验主持人

🇸🇮 mojster kviza

🇮🇸 spurningakeppnishöfðingi

🇰🇿 сұрақ-жауап шебері

🇬🇪 ვიქტორინის მასტერ

🇦🇿 viktorina ustası

🇲🇽 maestro de concursos

Word origin

The term 'quizmaster' originated in the early 20th century, combining 'quiz' (a test of knowledge) and 'master' (a person with authority or expertise). It became popular in the context of radio and television game shows, where hosts were often referred to as quizmasters. Today, the term is still widely used to describe the host or presenter of quiz or trivia events.

See also: quiz.