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 feature the Elgin High School band, guest speaker Shirldine Nohl, who is the post’s vice commander, a 21-gun salute and the playing of Taps. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026 At the groundbreaking, a guest speaker told the crowd that Gajewski, though dressed up for the occasion, also gets dirty and does the work. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026 White pointed to an El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce luncheon earlier this month, where Matsui appeared as a guest speaker, as an effort to reach independent and Republican voters. — Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Members also engage with each other through educational programming, guest speaker events, community events, and social gatherings. — News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Sep. 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 14 Nov. 2026.

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