Definition of "ringmaster" [ring•mas•ter]

• A person who is in charge of the performances in a circus ring. (noun)

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• "Come to think of it, as I recall the last time I managed to leave town without husband, kids, pets or job, pandemonium broke out under the Big Top and the ringmaster was there too."
• "Immediately following the closing, the managing director of the circus (he also functioned as what in America would be called a ringmaster) assembled all performers."
• ""All ready!" called the ringmaster, holding his revolver high in the air again."