Ringmaster: meaning, definitions and examples
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ringmaster
[ ˈrɪŋˌmæstər ]
circus performer
A ringmaster is a person in a circus who introduces the acts and performers to the audience, often wearing a distinctive costume and using a microphone to make announcements.
Synonyms
circus announcer, master of ceremonies
Examples of usage
- The ringmaster welcomed the audience to the circus with a grand gesture.
- After the clowns finished their act, the ringmaster introduced the next performance.
- The ringmaster's booming voice commanded the attention of the crowd.
- The ringmaster cracked his whip to signal the start of the next act.
- The children eagerly awaited the ringmaster's announcement of the animal show.
Translations
Translations of the word "ringmaster" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mestre de cerimônias
🇮🇳 रिंगमास्टर
🇩🇪 Zirkusdirektor
🇮🇩 pimpinan sirkus
🇺🇦 директор цирку
🇵🇱 dyrektor cyrku
🇯🇵 サーカスの団長
🇫🇷 maître de piste
🇪🇸 maestro de ceremonias
🇹🇷 sirk müdürü
🇰🇷 서커스 단장
🇸🇦 مدير السيرك
🇨🇿 ředitel cirkusu
🇸🇰 riaditeľ cirkusu
🇨🇳 马戏团团长
🇸🇮 direktor cirkusa
🇮🇸 sirkusstjóri
🇰🇿 цирк директоры
🇬🇪 ცირკის დირექტორი
🇦🇿 sirk direktoru
🇲🇽 maestro de ceremonias
Word origin
The term 'ringmaster' originated in the 19th century in the circus world. The ringmaster's role was to direct the various performances in the ring and engage with the audience. Over time, the ringmaster became an iconic figure associated with circuses and their unique blend of entertainment. Today, the image of a ringmaster in a top hat and tailcoat remains a symbol of the circus tradition.
See also: ring, ringing, ringleader.