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 ceremony will include patriotic music, a keynote speaker, mayoral address and essay readings. Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026 David Meade is one of the world's leading keynote speakers, trusted by Fortune 500 brands to inspire their people. David Meade, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026 Young adults may also join as members to access certain keynote speaker events and other engagements; Johnson said 20-40 apply each month. Eva Flowe may 12, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026 Kwame Christian is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, and CEO of the American Negotiation Institute. Kwame Christian, CNBC, 11 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for keynote speaker

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

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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 18 May. 2026.

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