quizmaster

quiz·mas·ter

(kwĭz′măs′tər)

A person who asks questions of contestants on a quiz show.

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quizmaster

(ˈkwɪzˌmɑːstə)

a person who puts questions to contestants on a quiz programme

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quiz•mas•ter

(ˈkwɪzˌmæs tər, -ˌmɑ stər)

n.

a person who asks questions of contestants in a quiz show.

[1885–90]

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quizmaster - the host or chairman of a radio or tv quiz show or panel game

question master

Britain, Great Britain, U.K., UK, United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland - a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; `Great Britain' is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom

emcee, master of ceremonies, host - a person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers)

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presentatore

quizmaster

[ˈkwɪzˌmɑːstəʳ] n (TV, Radio) → presentatore m (di quiz)

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