toastmistress
/ˈtoʊstˌmɪstrəs/
noun
- A woman who officiates at a formal dinner or banquet, introducing speakers and leading toasts.
- The toastmistress called for a toast to the newlyweds.
- Our club elected a new toastmistress for the annual awards dinner.
- She served as toastmistress at the university's centennial celebration.