speaker

noun

speak·​er ˈspē-kər 

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

: loudspeaker

speakership

ˈspē-kər-ˌship 

noun

Synonyms

• chair
• chairman
• chairperson
• moderator
• president
• presider
• prolocutor

Examples of speaker in a Sentence

I disagree with the last speaker.

He is an excellent public speaker.

Recent Examples on the Web

The group has speakers, field trips and other activities that promote the development of skills and friendships. —Deb Harvell, Arkansas Online, 11 May 2025

Sonos is very, very sorry for ruining your speaker system. —Boone Ashworth, Wired News, 9 May 2025

Toward the end of the meeting, Little allowed the remaining speakers to voice their opinions in public comment, with a majority criticizing the project. —Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2025

The increasingly popular networking event for conversations aimed at climate education and advancing sustainable practices across the entertainment ecosystem features speakers from the climate, media and music worlds. —Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 9 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing speaker

• guest speaker
• keynote speaker
• native speaker
• public speaker

Rhymes for speaker

• beaker
• meeker
• seeker
• sneaker
• weaker
• loudspeaker

Kids Definition

speaker

noun

speak·​er ˈspē-kər 

1

: a person who speaks

2

: a person who conducts a meeting (as of a legislature)

3

: loudspeaker

Legal Definition

speaker

noun

speak·​er

often capitalized

: the presiding officer of a deliberative assembly

Speaker of the House