public speaking
noun
1
: the act or process of making speeches in public
2
: the art of effective oral communication with an audience
Examples of public speaking in a Sentence
He has a fear of public speaking.
She has a gift for public speaking.
a book on public speaking
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Early in his career, at age 20, Buffett set out to conquer his fear of public speaking by enrolling in a Dale Carnegie course, which still exists today.
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Sydney Lake, Fortune, 28 May 2026
Prior customer service and public speaking experience preferred.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Summitt implored her to take a public speaking course.
—Rebecca Shore Winn, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
It’s taught across all levels of communication, from college public speaking classes to corporate leadership seminars.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
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Sydney Lake, Fortune, 28 May 2026
Prior customer service and public speaking experience preferred.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Summitt implored her to take a public speaking course.
—Rebecca Shore Winn, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
It’s taught across all levels of communication, from college public speaking classes to corporate leadership seminars.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for public speaking
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“Public speaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20speaking. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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