Main Entry:

speak·er

Pronunciation:

\ˈspē-kər\

Function:

noun

Date:

14th century

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 spokesperson2: the presiding officer of a deliberative assembly <Speaker of the House of Representatives>3: loudspeaker

— speak·er·ship \-ˌship\ noun