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

Now with three locations in metro Phoenix, Ta’Carbon is a classic taco joint in every sense of the word, from the loud music playing over the speakers to the brisk counter service to the self-serve salsa bar at the center of the restaurant. —Mary Lebus, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2025

For the 1954 and 1955 Tours de France, Bic decked out a Citroën U55 Currus Cityrama, a French bus, with the Bic logo displayed on the backend and sides and six speakers hidden within the vehicle, the Bic statement said. —Greta Cross, USA Today, 15 Dec. 2025

Also among the speakers was Christine Neumann-Ortiz, executive director of the nonprofit immigrant rights organization Voces de la Frontera. —John Diedrich, jsonline.com, 15 Dec. 2025

Throughout the two-year program, OPM plans to bring in Silicon Valley CEOs and other executives for speaker events. —Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 15 Dec. 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