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 of speaker

• chairperson
• moderator
• president
• chairman
• presider

Examples of speaker in a Sentence

I disagree with the last speaker.

He is an excellent public speaker.

Recent Examples on the Web

As the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Week approaches, Bebeshito is ready to take center stage as one of the speakers at the first-ever reparto panel, alongside Wow Popy, Rey Tony y Helabusador and DJ Conds. — Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 28 Sep. 2026

This is progressive calypso, complex, and cosmopolitan, as the tracks leap out of the speakers with the propulsion of a tropical hurricane. — Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026

A little more than a month later, the driver of a Ford F-150 reached down for a Bluetooth speaker, taking his eyes off the road. — Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

In the evenings, the music gets louder on custom Matteo Garcia speakers — the same sound designer that Celine and Kenzo use for their fashion shows. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

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