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.
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Beyond legal work, he is also recognized as an industry expert, author, keynote speaker, and educator. Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 8 May 2026 Just over three years ago, Schneider was the keynote speaker at a boot camp graduation at Naval Station Great Lakes. Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026 He was recently set to speak to the Hood Hargett Breakfast Club, a membership organization that hosts monthly meetings in Charlotte and brings in keynote speakers. Alex Zietlow, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026 He was set to speak in about an hour to the Hood Hargett Breakfast Club, a membership organization that hosts monthly meetings in Charlotte and brings in keynote speakers. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for keynote speaker

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of keynote speaker was in 1896

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“Keynote speaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keynote%20speaker. Accessed 16 May. 2026.

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