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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The keynote speaker is retired Navy Capt. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025 Hudson attended the Academy and Chanel’s Women’s Luncheon alongside the event's keynote speaker Kristen Stewart, who spoke out about pervasive gender inequality in Hollywood. Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025 Vance, a former Marine, was the keynote speaker for the USMC celebration event. Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 20 Oct. 2025 The energy was contagious as the event encouraged financial freedom, generational wealth, and youth leadership, introducing several keynote speakers to inspire prospective professionals. Essence, 8 Oct. 2025 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 9 Nov. 2025.

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