speaker

noun
UK: /ˈspiː.kər/
US: /ˈspiː.kɚ/

  1. A person who talks.

    1. The speaker was very good. [ ] [ ]
    2. The speaker captivated the audience with their compelling story. [ ] [ ]

  2. Someone who gives a speech or presentation.

    1. She is a good speaker. [ ] [ ]
    2. The guest speaker discussed climate change at the conference yesterday. [ ] [ ]

  3. The part of a radio, television, or computer that you hear sound from.

    1. The speaker is very loud. [ ] [ ]
    2. The music from the speaker filled the room with a vibrant atmosphere. [ ] [ ]

  4. The person in charge of a meeting or a parliament.

    1. The speaker called for order. [ ] [ ]
    2. The Speaker of the House adjourned the session until the following morning. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

presenter orator
speaker intransitive-verb

  1. To talk or give a speech.

    1. I will speak now. [ ] [ ]
    2. The activist plans to speak about social justice at the rally. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "speaker" in English means: A person who talks., Someone who gives a speech or presentation., The part of a radio, television, or computer that you hear sound from., The person in charge of a meeting or a parliament..

The phonetic transcription of "speaker" is /ˈspiː.kər/ in British English and /ˈspiː.kɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "speaker": presenter, orator.

Example usage of "speaker": "The speaker was very good.". More examples on the page.