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 challenge is to say their lines in unison with the original speaker, voicing them with no dramatization or embellishment.
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Leah Abrams, Vogue, 29 Dec. 2025
Pence mounted an unsuccessful bid for minority leader afterward, losing to John Boehner, the Ohio Republican who would later become speaker.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 28 Dec. 2025
Amazon Echo Spot More than just a Bluetooth speaker, the Amazon Echo Spot acts as a smart home hub, alarm clock, weather forecaster, and personal assistant all in one sleek device.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
Experts recommend integrating sound therapy into meditation areas, bathrooms, bedrooms, or outdoor patios using portable speakers or sound machines for an immersive yet subtle effect.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
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Leah Abrams, Vogue, 29 Dec. 2025
Pence mounted an unsuccessful bid for minority leader afterward, losing to John Boehner, the Ohio Republican who would later become speaker.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 28 Dec. 2025
Amazon Echo Spot More than just a Bluetooth speaker, the Amazon Echo Spot acts as a smart home hub, alarm clock, weather forecaster, and personal assistant all in one sleek device.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
Experts recommend integrating sound therapy into meditation areas, bathrooms, bedrooms, or outdoor patios using portable speakers or sound machines for an immersive yet subtle effect.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
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“Speaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speaker. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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speaker
noun
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