speech

A1
Pronunciation
/ˈspiːtʃ/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

The faculty of uttering articulate sounds or words; the ability to speak or to use vocalizations to communicate.

Example Sentences
  • It was hard to hear the sounds of his speech over the noise. He had a bad speech impediment.
2 Definition

A session of speaking, especially a long oral message given publicly by one person.

Example Sentences
  • The candidate made some ambitious promises in his campaign speech.
3 Definition

A style of speaking.

Example Sentences
  • Her speech was soft and lilting.
4 Definition

(grammar) Speech reported in writing; see direct speech, reported speech

5 Definition

A dialect or language.

6 Definition

Talk; mention; rumour.

Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To make a speech; to harangue.