speaker

noun

speak·​er ˈspē-kər 

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

speakership

ˈspē-kər-ˌship 

noun

Synonyms of speaker

• chairperson
• moderator
• president
• chairman
• presider

Examples of speaker in a Sentence

I disagree with the last speaker.

He is an excellent public speaker.

Recent Examples on the Web

Previous speakers include journalists Jake Tapper, Anderson Cooper and Bob Woodward. —Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026

The event will focus on wisdom and wellness, featuring engaging speakers, meaningful conversations, and breathtaking coastal views paired with exceptional cuisine, according to a news release. —Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026

To be honest, non-German speakers may struggle to understand what exactly is going on since the dialogue is quick, overlapping and dense, so the subtitles struggle to keep up. —Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026

Laxe opens his film with a group of men methodically setting up speakers in the arid expanse of the Sahara. —ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing speaker

• guest speaker
• keynote speaker
• native speaker
• public speaker

Rhymes for speaker

• beaker
• meeker
• seeker
• sneaker
• weaker
• loudspeaker

Kids Definition

speaker

noun

speak·​er ˈspē-kər 

1

: a person who speaks

2

: a person who conducts a meeting (as of a legislature)

3

: loudspeaker

Legal Definition

speaker

noun

speak·​er

often capitalized

: the presiding officer of a deliberative assembly

Speaker of the House