keynote address

noun

: an address designed to present the issues of primary interest to an assembly (such as a political convention) and often to arouse unity and enthusiasm

called also keynote speech

Examples of keynote address in a Sentence

Many of the convention guests left after the keynote address.

Recent Examples on the Web

The event’s impressive lineup of performances, panels, keynote addresses, and a pitch competition all served to make financial education more accessible. —True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025

The Fed's wild west dilemma Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, to deliver a keynote address Friday at the central bank’s annual conference. —Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will deliver his keynote address at the central bank’s annual conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, on Aug. 22. —Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 23 Aug. 2025

Additionally, attendees will enjoy a keynote address by Keita Joy. —Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for keynote address

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• distress
• egress

Kids Definition

keynote address

noun

: the main speech given at a gathering (as a political convention)