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

— speak·er·ship \-ˌship\ noun