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 included Camp Pendleton Young Marines as the honor guard, Nico Marcolongo was the guest speaker, as well as Solana Beach Mayor Lesa Heebner and Guy McDermott, Post Commander for VFW Post 5431.
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Del Mar Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
The city’s Memorial Day Ceremony will feature a guest speaker, refreshments and a musical performance by The Miamians.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
The event will include music, a guest speaker, and opportunities for attendees to share personal stories and reasons for participating, according to organizers.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 19 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
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Del Mar Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
The city’s Memorial Day Ceremony will feature a guest speaker, refreshments and a musical performance by The Miamians.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
The event will include music, a guest speaker, and opportunities for attendees to share personal stories and reasons for participating, according to organizers.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 19 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
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 5 Jun. 2026.
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