the master of ceremonies in a circus
WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025
ring•mas•ter /ˈrɪŋˌmæstɚ/USA pronunciation
n. [countable]
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025- one in charge of the performances in a circus ring.
ring•mas•ter
(ring′mas′tər, -mä′stər),USA pronunciation n.
- a person in charge of the performances in a circus ring.
- ring1 + master 1870–75
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