guest speaker
noun
: a person invited to a gathering to give a speech
He was the guest speaker at the awards ceremony.
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The event will include music, a guest speaker, and opportunities for attendees to share personal stories and reasons for participating, according to organizers.
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Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
Florida Atlantic University football coach Zach Kittley was the guest speaker for the event.
—Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
Bad Bunny has appeared as a guest speaker in Grutman's hospitality class at Florida International University.
—Dave Osborn, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Former Little League standout Mo’ne Davis will be a guest speaker and throw out the first pitch ahead of a Hartford Yard Goats game next week.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
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Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
Florida Atlantic University football coach Zach Kittley was the guest speaker for the event.
—Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
Bad Bunny has appeared as a guest speaker in Grutman's hospitality class at Florida International University.
—Dave Osborn, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Former Little League standout Mo’ne Davis will be a guest speaker and throw out the first pitch ahead of a Hartford Yard Goats game next week.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for guest speaker
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“Guest speaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guest%20speaker. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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