oration

noun
UK: /ɔːˈreɪʃən/
US: /ɔːˈreɪʃən/

  1. A formal speech, often delivered on a special occasion.

    1. The oration was long.
    2. His oration at the graduation was both inspiring and memorable oration.

  2. The skill or art of public speaking.

    1. She has great oration.
    2. The politician's success is largely due to his powerful oration.

Synonyms

speech address discourse lecture homily sermon elocution rhetoric

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "oration" in English means: A formal speech, often delivered on a special occasion., The skill or art of public speaking..

The phonetic transcription of "oration" is /ɔːˈreɪʃən/ in British English and /ɔːˈreɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "oration": speech, address, discourse, lecture, homily, sermon, elocution, rhetoric.

Example usage of "oration": "The oration was long.". More examples on the page.