1
a
: one that speaks
especially
: one who uses a language
native speakers of French
b
: one who makes a public speech
c
: one who acts as a spokesperson
2
: the presiding officer of a deliberative assembly
Speaker of the House of Representatives
3
Synonyms
Examples of speaker in a Sentence
I disagree with the last speaker.
He is an excellent public speaker.
Recent Examples on the Web
In April, the smart speaker company blindsided existing customers with a new app that was riddled with bugs and lacked basic functionality.
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Byandrew Nusca, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2024
In this category, noise-canceling headphones, portable speakers, and wearable tech tend to be among the most popular items to shop on Prime Day.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Oct. 2024
Sonos Roam $179 Sonos $179 $143 Amazon Minimalist, compact, and rechargeable, this portable waterproof smart bluetooth speaker is chic enough to display at home, yet also small enough to bring along just about anywhere.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2024
The festival aims to bridge the gap between Silicon Valley and Hollywood, positioning Los Angeles at the forefront for speakers across both industries.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2024
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Byandrew Nusca, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2024
In this category, noise-canceling headphones, portable speakers, and wearable tech tend to be among the most popular items to shop on Prime Day.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Oct. 2024
Sonos Roam $179 Sonos $179 $143 Amazon Minimalist, compact, and rechargeable, this portable waterproof smart bluetooth speaker is chic enough to display at home, yet also small enough to bring along just about anywhere.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2024
The festival aims to bridge the gap between Silicon Valley and Hollywood, positioning Los Angeles at the forefront for speakers across both industries.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Speaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speaker. Accessed 12 Oct. 2024.
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speaker
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ˈspē-kər 
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