Definition

1. Noun:
   • A woman who acts as a toastmaster: A toast mistress is a woman who presides over a formal event, particularly a dinner, and introduces speakers, proposes toasts, and ensures the program runs smoothly. The role is the female equivalent of a toastmaster.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The organization hired a professional toast mistress for their annual awards banquet.
  • As the toast mistress, her duties included introducing the keynote speaker and leading the tribute.

Advanced Usage

• The term is used in formal or ceremonial contexts, such as banquets, weddings, corporate events, and charity galas.
• While "toastmaster" is often used as a gender-neutral term, "toast mistress" specifies a female holder of the role.

Variants and Related Words

• Toastmaster (n): The standard term for a person who performs this role, applicable to any gender.
• Master of Ceremonies (MC or emcee) (n): A broader term for someone who hosts an event, which may include the duties of a toastmaster/toast mistress.

Synonyms

• Hostess (n): A woman who receives or entertains guests, though this is a more general term.
• Emcee (n): A master of ceremonies.
• Presider (n): One who presides over a meeting or event.

Related Phrases

• To propose a toast: To ask people to drink in honor of a person or thing, a key action performed by a toast mistress.
• To introduce a speaker: A primary duty of the role.

Noun

1. a woman toastmaster