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

Volunteers also reported that Basabe continually directed the speaker toward them even after Miami Beach code compliance officers told him that its volume exceeded the city’s noise limit. — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026

They are used in electric vehicle motors, wind turbines and electronic products such as speakers, smartphones and hard drives. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026

But an overwhelming mandate from midterm voters would be nearly sure to hand the speaker’s gavel to Jeffries, who would make history as the first Black House Speaker of the House. — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026

On October 25, Iran's parliament speaker said natural gas consumption across Iran had to be reduced by 10%. — CBS News, 2 Nov. 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