Associations to the word «Compere»

Wiktionary

COMPERE, noun. (chiefly British) A master of ceremonies, especially for a television, variety or quiz show.
COMPERE, verb. (intransitive) (transitive) To act as compere.
COMPÈRE, noun. (chiefly British) Alternative form of compere

Dictionary definition

COMPERE, noun. British term for someone who introduces television acts or cabarets etc.
COMPERE, verb. Act as a master of ceremonies.

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope