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 visit by Ali Larijani, a former Iranian parliament speaker who now serves as the secretary to the country's Supreme National Security Council, likely focused on what comes next after the initial round of indirect talks held last week in Muscat with the Americans.
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Jon Gambrell The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 11 Feb. 2026
County attorney Matt Mills read Bettencourt’s letter following an impassioned public hearing where most speakers told commissioners that their quality of life, and livelihoods, were at stake.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026
The five-term Louisiana congressman earned a law degree and maneuvered his way to become speaker of the House.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Only two speakers voiced support for the project.
—Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
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Jon Gambrell The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 11 Feb. 2026
County attorney Matt Mills read Bettencourt’s letter following an impassioned public hearing where most speakers told commissioners that their quality of life, and livelihoods, were at stake.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026
The five-term Louisiana congressman earned a law degree and maneuvered his way to become speaker of the House.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Only two speakers voiced support for the project.
—Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Speaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speaker. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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