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elocution

noun

ˌe-lə-ˈkyü-shən

Definition of elocution

as in speech

the art of speaking in public eloquently and effectively the oft-told story that he practiced elocution by learning to speak with a mouth full of pebbles

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Recent Examples of elocution At first, she was struck by Roosevelt's more recognizable voice, bearing the extreme elocution of a transatlantic accent. — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 12 June 2024 Elizabeth—with her precise elocution, her terrifying and obvious sincerity—sounded like a woman on the brink of a great cosmic battle. — Emily Harnett, Harper's Magazine, 26 Apr. 2024 Rosetta was unusually anxious about public speaking, so she was given elocution lessons. — Anita Gates, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2023 The recordings also capture Bell’s family background in elocution (his father, grandfather, and brother all taught the subject). — IEEE Spectrum, 30 Apr. 2018 See All Example Sentences for elocution

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Humphrey closed out the service with an impassioned speech asking attendees to call their Senator to support a bill US.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2026
The war crimes that were brought to the fore on the stage by Macklemore’s speech are the ones that should be the primary focus.

— Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of speech

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The conservative justice discussed lawmakers’ efforts to expand the Supreme Court, as well as the violent public rhetoric about the court and its members.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2026
Whoever the next commissioner is needs to crack down on the divisive rhetoric.

— Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of rhetoric

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Selections were based on several criteria, including community and school involvement, academic achievement, public speaking ability and youth leadership.

— Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
While Spencer was no stranger to public speaking, having worked in broadcasting before delivering the eulogy, the emotions of the moment forced him to gather all his strength to make it through his speech.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of public speaking

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