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speaker

[ˈspiːkər]

speaker Definition

  • 1a person who speaks or delivers a speech, lecture, sermon, etc.
  • 2a device that converts electrical signals into sound and is used to play audio
  • 3a person who speaks a particular language

Using speaker: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "speaker" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The speaker at the conference was very knowledgeable.

  • Example

    I need to buy new speakers for my stereo system.

  • Example

    She is a native Spanish speaker.

speaker Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for speaker

Idioms Using speaker

  • to have a phone conversation using the speaker function

    Example

    Can you put me on speaker so everyone can hear?

  • hold the floor (as a speaker)

    to continue speaking, especially in a public forum

    Example

    The senator held the floor for over an hour, discussing the proposed legislation.

  • a voice that is loud and commanding

    Example

    The coach's loudspeaker voice could be heard across the entire field.

Phrases with speaker

  • a person who speaks in front of an audience, often as a profession

    Example

    He is a well-known public speaker and has given speeches all over the world.

  • the presiding officer of the United States House of Representatives

    Example

    The Speaker of the House is responsible for leading the House and setting the legislative agenda.

  • a person who speaks a particular language as their first language

    Example

    She is a native speaker of French and speaks it fluently.

Origins of speaker

from Old English 'specere', meaning 'a person who speaks'

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Summary: speaker in Brief

A 'speaker' [ˈspiːkər] is a person who speaks or delivers a speech, lecture, sermon, etc. It can also refer to a device that plays audio or a person who speaks a particular language. Examples include 'The speaker at the conference was very knowledgeable,' 'I need to buy new speakers for my stereo system,' and 'She is a native Spanish speaker.' Phrases like 'public speaker' and 'native speaker' are common, as are idioms like 'be on speaker' and 'hold the floor (as a speaker).'

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