speaker
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speak·er

noun \ˈspē-kər\

Definition of SPEAKER

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
speak·er·ship \-ˌship\ noun

Examples of SPEAKER

  1. I disagree with the last speaker.
  2. He is an excellent public speaker.

First Known Use of SPEAKER

14th century

Other Audio Recording Terms

baffle, dub, fidelity, transcription, treble

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