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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Many communities also host teen entrepreneur pitch competitions that combine public speaking with business skills.
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Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The Leo full moon on the 12th encourages you to use your voice more boldly, whether that’s through writing, teaching, public speaking, or social media.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2025
The rest of the day shifts to hands-on skills — things like public speaking, financial literacy or even learning how to ride a bike.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2025
Outside of writing, since Regas left his position at the Cincinnati Observatory in August of 2023 after nearly two and a half decades, he's spent more time podcasting and public speaking, including about 150 talks a year throughout the United States.
—Otto Rabe, The Enquirer, 23 Aug. 2025
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Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The Leo full moon on the 12th encourages you to use your voice more boldly, whether that’s through writing, teaching, public speaking, or social media.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2025
The rest of the day shifts to hands-on skills — things like public speaking, financial literacy or even learning how to ride a bike.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2025
Outside of writing, since Regas left his position at the Cincinnati Observatory in August of 2023 after nearly two and a half decades, he's spent more time podcasting and public speaking, including about 150 talks a year throughout the United States.
—Otto Rabe, The Enquirer, 23 Aug. 2025
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 12 Sep. 2025.
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