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 McIntosh turntable at the front has an acrylic platter that glows blue, while a stack of McIntosh amplifiers and five-foot-tall speakers by the Italian brand Sonus faber stand beneath a portrait of a young, smiling Stevie Wonder. —Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 24 Nov. 2025

Ewa Portable Bluetooth Speaker Small but mighty, this portable speaker proves that good things really do come in travel-size packages. —Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2025

The program began as a Friday night event to provide local children with meals, speakers and an opportunity for staff to learn more about the youth. —Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Nov. 2025

On Wednesday, Pitbull and old reggaeton hits blasted from the speakers at Maiz Agua Sal. —Charlotte Observer, 24 Nov. 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