speaker

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noun (1)

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

speakership

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noun (2)

speak·​er·​ship

: the office of speaker in a legislative body

Synonyms of speaker

Noun (1)

• chairperson
• moderator
• president
• chairman
• presider

Examples of speaker in a Sentence

Noun (1)

I disagree with the last speaker.

He is an excellent public speaker.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

In a strange turn of events, two of the survivors recalled hearing the same song on the speakers after the boat crashed and chaos erupted, per Business Insider. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

Several speakers urged Congress to ensure reconstruction efforts strengthen democratic institutions alongside physical infrastructure. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

Both Amazon and Google have incorporated AI capabilities into their existing smart speakers. — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 15 July 2026

Samsung Soundbar Deal This Samsung B-Series soundbar builds a cinematic home theater setup with a dedicated center channel speaker to enhance voice clarity. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 14 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

speaker + -ship

First Known Use

Noun (1)

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