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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Students earned a Top 5 finish in the Novice Division of a public speaking contest, participated in livestock projects, online judging contests and horse judging.
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Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
Many are developing skills such as public speaking or AI fluency, while around 10% are even willing to move laterally or take a step down in title to gain more experience before the next step, according to Deloitte.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 8 June 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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Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
Many are developing skills such as public speaking or AI fluency, while around 10% are even willing to move laterally or take a step down in title to gain more experience before the next step, according to Deloitte.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 8 June 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 16 Jun. 2026.
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