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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Plus, speakers that pop out of the side of the laptop chassis pump out impactful audio for group play.
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Emily Forlini, PCMAG, 12 Jan. 2025
Once the speakers are set up, just run Space Tune and the sound will be optimized without the speakers dominating the room.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
Other changes focused on reining in meeting disruptions, such as clarifying that speakers can only direct remarks and questions toward board members, not county staff — an effort to prevent abuse of staffers.
—Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2025
The speakers include Krissie Millan, chief marketing officer of Bonobos, Nancy Berger, founder of Start With a Good, and Amy Shecter, chief executive officer of Cast.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 11 Jan. 2025
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Emily Forlini, PCMAG, 12 Jan. 2025
Once the speakers are set up, just run Space Tune and the sound will be optimized without the speakers dominating the room.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
Other changes focused on reining in meeting disruptions, such as clarifying that speakers can only direct remarks and questions toward board members, not county staff — an effort to prevent abuse of staffers.
—Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2025
The speakers include Krissie Millan, chief marketing officer of Bonobos, Nancy Berger, founder of Start With a Good, and Amy Shecter, chief executive officer of Cast.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Speaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speaker. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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speaker
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