peroration

peroration

noun

Definition of PERORATION

a usually formal discourse delivered to an audience <gave an eloquent peroration celebrating the nation's long tradition of religious tolerance and pluralism>

Synonyms address, declamation, harangue, oration, peroration, talk

Related Words diatribe, rant, tirade; eulogy, panegyric, tribute; keynote address (or keynote speech), lecture, salutatory; homily, sermon; monologue (also monolog), soliloquy; pitch, presentation, spiel