1
a
: one that speaks
especially
: one who uses a language
native speakers of French
b
: one who makes a public speech
c
: one who acts as a spokesperson
2
: the presiding officer of a deliberative assembly
Speaker of the House of Representatives
3
Synonyms
Examples of speaker in a Sentence
I disagree with the last speaker.
He is an excellent public speaker.
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Other speakers described the community’s profound pain and anger, none more so than Allen.
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Noah Bierman, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2024
Admission is free; the speaker will present remotely.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2024
The speaker, who has been a staunch supporter of Netanyahu, first floated the idea of inviting the prime minister to Congress in March.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 6 June 2024
Other speakers expressed support for the project’s goal of combating climate change.
—Caelyn Pender, The Mercury News, 5 June 2024
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Noah Bierman, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2024
Admission is free; the speaker will present remotely.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2024
The speaker, who has been a staunch supporter of Netanyahu, first floated the idea of inviting the prime minister to Congress in March.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 6 June 2024
Other speakers expressed support for the project’s goal of combating climate change.
—Caelyn Pender, The Mercury News, 5 June 2024
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“Speaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speaker. Accessed 12 Jun. 2024.
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speaker
noun
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