Toastmaster

/ˈtəʊstmæstər/
noun

A person who introduces speakers at a public event.

John was chosen to be the toastmaster at the annual event.
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  • serve as toastmaster
  • professional toastmaster
noun

A member of Toastmasters International, a global organization teaching public speaking and leadership skills.

Joining Toastmasters is a great way to improve your public speaking skills.
Visual representation of "toastmaster" - A member of Toastmasters International, a global organization teaching public speaking and leadership skills.

Often appears as...

  • join toastmasters
  • toastmasters meeting

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noun

A person who introduces speakers at a public event.

John was chosen to be the toastmaster at the annual event.
Visual representation of "toastmaster" - A person who introduces speakers at a public event.

Often appears as...

  • serve as toastmaster
  • professional toastmaster
noun

A member of Toastmasters International, a global organization teaching public speaking and leadership skills.

Joining Toastmasters is a great way to improve your public speaking skills.
Visual representation of "toastmaster" - A member of Toastmasters International, a global organization teaching public speaking and leadership skills.

Often appears as...

  • join toastmasters
  • toastmasters meeting

Usage tips

Approving

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Event Role

A toastmaster is responsible for managing public speaking events and keeping the program on schedule.

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As toastmaster, he confidently introduced each speaker and announced the breaks.
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Public Speaker

While a toastmaster introduces others, they may also make their own speeches during the event.

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The toastmaster opened the ceremony with a brief speech welcoming all attendees.
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Cultural Context

The role of a toastmaster can vary by culture, such as leading toasts at formal dinners in some societies.

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In the UK, the toastmaster led the traditional toasts during the banquet.
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Quote examples

Adlai Stevenson I

American Politician

The relationship of the toastmaster to speaker should be the same as that of the fan to the fan dancer. It should call attention to the subject without making any particular effort to cover it.
Portrait of Adlai Stevenson I

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Clarence Budington Kelland

American Writer

The duty of a toastmaster is to be so dull that the succeeding speakers will appear brilliant by contrast.
Portrait of Clarence Budington Kelland

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Edward Bennett Williams

American Lawyer

They don't need a lawyer, they need a toastmaster.
Portrait of Edward Bennett Williams

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Adlai Stevenson I

American Politician

The relationship of the toastmaster to speaker should be the same as that of the fan to the fan dancer. It should call attention to the subject without making any particular effort to cover it.
Portrait of Adlai Stevenson I

Quote examples

Clarence Budington Kelland

American Writer

The duty of a toastmaster is to be so dull that the succeeding speakers will appear brilliant by contrast.
Portrait of Clarence Budington Kelland

Quote examples

Edward Bennett Williams

American Lawyer

They don't need a lawyer, they need a toastmaster.
Portrait of Edward Bennett Williams
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