keynote speaker

noun

: one who delivers a keynote address

Examples of keynote speaker in a Sentence

Senator Williams was the keynote speaker at the convention.

Recent Examples on the Web

Ryan is a keynote speaker who gives talks on leadership, culture, and personal excellence. — Big Think, 5 Aug. 2026

Twelve thousand engaged followers on a platform is a stadium’s worth of an audience; a number most keynote speakers would be thrilled to fill a room with. — Kwame Christian Esq, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

The Market event has added to its keynote speaker lineup, with Obsession director Curry Barker, Gary Oldman and Barbie producer Robbie Brenner set to deliver keynote addresses. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2026

King was the final keynote speaker for the World’s Best Summit, an annual two-day event bringing together leading travel industry professionals, changemakers, and creatives to discuss the latest trends. — Erianne Lewis, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for keynote speaker

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