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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Hounsou was also the guest speaker at this year’s AfroBerlin conference. Zac Ntim, Deadline, 15 Feb. 2026 But eyebrows were soon raised about Kirk's introduction of the guest speaker, Vice President Vance. Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025 Boasting a five-course, prix fixe menu from chef Crepey, the experience will feature a special guest speaker from the Orin Swift team and is $125 per person. Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Dec. 2025 Lincoln Mayor Holly Andreatta was invited to be a guest speaker. Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 16 Dec. 2025 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 23 Feb. 2026.

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