orator

noun

or·​a·​tor ˈȯr-ə-tər 

ˈär-

1

: one who delivers an oration

The orator delivered the funeral oration at the cathedral.

2

: one distinguished for skill and power as a public speaker

is a masterly orator, able to reduce a throng of thousands to a hushed silence

—Raymond Bonner

Synonyms

• lecturer
• speaker

Examples of orator in a Sentence

though a brilliant wordsmith, Thomas Jefferson was by his own admission an unskilled orator

Recent Examples on the Web

Faustine’s stance exudes the confidence of a public orator, Morris explained, while monumentalizing the place where White people sold her ancestors. —Briana Ellis-Gibbs, CNN, 2 Apr. 2024

Ever the colorful orator, Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary, has something to say. —Susan Howson, Quartz, 29 Mar. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

orator

noun

or·​a·​tor ˈȯr-ət-ər 

ˈär-

: a public speaker noted for skill and power in speaking