"toastmaster" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: toastmasters [plural]
Etymology: toast + master Etymology templates: {{compound|en|toast|master}} toast + master Head templates: {{en-noun}} toastmaster (plural toastmasters)
  1. A person who introduces speakers, and proposes toasts at a formal dinner; a master of ceremonies. Wikipedia link: toastmaster Categories (topical): Occupations, People Related terms: tamada

Inflected forms

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