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

The question for several speakers was not necessarily whether data centers should exist in Marietta, but what rules should govern them. — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

When the teams were read over the speakers before kick-off, Emery and Madjo received the loudest cheers. — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026

The former House speaker was also pressed on her opinion about lawmakers viewed as the party’s top picks for a 2028 presidential candidate, but was mum on the idea, only offering her praise. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 11 Aug. 2026

Cox compared it to listening to a symphony in person instead of a song on your phone speakers. — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 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