speaker

noun

speak·​er ˈspē-kər How to pronounce speaker (audio)
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
speakership noun

Examples of speaker in a Sentence

I disagree with the last speaker. He is an excellent public speaker.
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Do standard global English speakers constitute such a community? Dennis Zhou, The New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2024 Use the smart speaker with voice control to play tunes, listen to podcasts, create routines around your home, check the weather, and set timers. Isabel Garcia, People.com, 1 Dec. 2024 This smart speaker might only be a few inches tall, but its audio quality can almost rival the larger Echos. Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024 She was elected speaker of the House in 2007 and assumed the position for a second time in 2019. Samantha-Jo Roth, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 30 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for speaker 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of speaker was in the 14th century

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“Speaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speaker. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

speaker

noun
speak·​er ˈspē-kər How to pronounce speaker (audio)
1
: a person who speaks
2
: a person who conducts a meeting (as of a legislature)
3

Legal Definition

speaker

noun
speak·​er
often capitalized
: the presiding officer of a deliberative assembly
Speaker of the House

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