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
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Examples of speaker in a Sentence
I disagree with the last speaker.
He is an excellent public speaker.
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Kirk Franklin, a popular Black gospel artist, was blasting from the speakers and laughter filled the room as those affected by the fires received hairstyles ranging from box braids to lineups and retwists.
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Karla Marie Sanford, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025
Muhammad had a heated exchange with the board’s chair, Anthony Rodriguez, over the one-minute time limit Rodriguez imposed on speakers, saying there were too many people signed up to address the commission to allow for the normal two-minute allotment.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
Midway through the first round of counting in this year’s speaker of the House election, on January 3, the political landscape for incumbent Mike Johnson’s reelection campaign was looking dire.
—Daniel Foster, National Review, 23 Jan. 2025
It has been notably used by leaders, public figures, and speakers during formal events or speeches.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
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Karla Marie Sanford, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025
Muhammad had a heated exchange with the board’s chair, Anthony Rodriguez, over the one-minute time limit Rodriguez imposed on speakers, saying there were too many people signed up to address the commission to allow for the normal two-minute allotment.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
Midway through the first round of counting in this year’s speaker of the House election, on January 3, the political landscape for incumbent Mike Johnson’s reelection campaign was looking dire.
—Daniel Foster, National Review, 23 Jan. 2025
It has been notably used by leaders, public figures, and speakers during formal events or speeches.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Speaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speaker. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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speaker
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