speaker

A2
Pronunciation
/ˈspiːkə/
/ˈspikɚ/
Noun
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

One who speaks.

2 Definition

Loudspeaker.

3 Definition

Speakerphone.

4 Definition

The chair or presiding officer of certain legislative bodies, such as the U.K. House of Commons or the U.S. House of Representatives.

5 Definition

One who makes a speech to an audience.

Example Sentences
  • The company hired a motivational speaker to boost morale.
6 Definition

A book containing passages of text for use in speeches.

7 Definition

The producer of a given utterance (text, etc), whether actually spoken or e.g. written.

8 Definition

A key on a woodwind instrument of the clarinet family (cf octave key on other instruments) which induces the instrument to overblow.