speaker

noun

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

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I disagree with the last speaker. He is an excellent public speaker.
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Amazon and Google have launched several generations of these voice- and touchscreen-controlled smart speakers that can control smart home gadgets like lights and locks, pull up doorbell camera feeds, and make video calls. — Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 12 Oct. 2026 Ahmed’s brothers set up a pair of speakers and plugged in Judy’s phone. — Ben Taub, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 Amenities include a Morso wood stove, a turntable with speakers, and a living room stocked with puzzles and games. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2026 Acer equips this Googlebook with two top-firing speakers that bookend the keyboard. — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 11 Oct. 2026 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

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
: loudspeaker

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speaker

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

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