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

Organizers question Atlanta's growing surveillance network Other speakers focused on the sheer scale of surveillance technology across Atlanta and DeKalb County. — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

The 11mm dynamic speaker drivers deliver punchy bass and detailed clarity, while Clear Calling algorithms filter out background wind and hallway noise during calls. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026

But for other council members, the distinction speakers drew between synthetic and non-synthetic kratom products merited more information before making a final decision. — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

Some speakers were skeptical the city would be able to keep the empty land undeveloped. — George Avalos, Mercury News, 19 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