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
Examples of speaker in a Sentence
I disagree with the last speaker.
He is an excellent public speaker.
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The speakers also argued the move will push people to work without a license and erode state oversight of crucial industries.
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Alejandro Serrano The Texas Tribune, Arkansas Online, 26 Mar. 2026
Along with margins not in the speaker’s favor, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO), who helped do much of the heavy lifting during the first reconciliation process, publicly expressed doubt that another reconciliation bill can be passed.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 25 Mar. 2026
Some speakers defended the officers' actions, while others said the video was disturbing and raised concerns about excessive force.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
On March 5, Washington Square News editor Leena Ahmed broke the story that NYU has canceled all live student graduation speakers for all of its upcoming commencement and convocation ceremonies this spring.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
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Alejandro Serrano The Texas Tribune, Arkansas Online, 26 Mar. 2026
Along with margins not in the speaker’s favor, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO), who helped do much of the heavy lifting during the first reconciliation process, publicly expressed doubt that another reconciliation bill can be passed.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 25 Mar. 2026
Some speakers defended the officers' actions, while others said the video was disturbing and raised concerns about excessive force.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
On March 5, Washington Square News editor Leena Ahmed broke the story that NYU has canceled all live student graduation speakers for all of its upcoming commencement and convocation ceremonies this spring.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
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“Speaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speaker. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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