speaker

Definition

  • noun: someone who speaks a particular language
  • noun: one that 'speaks'
  • synonyms: acoustical network, capacitor speaker, chair

Examples

  • The word “take” often indicates movement away from the 'speaker', while “bring” indicates movement toward the 'speaker'.

  • She was invited to be a 'guest speaker' [=to give a speech] at the conference.

  • Senator Williams was the 'keynote speaker' at the convention.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) her yet, Isaac. What are you talking about? Oh. Sorry. Augustus? I need speakers at my funeral. So, I was hoping that you and Isaac, but mostly you... would be, um, kind enough (..)
    2014 The Fault in Our Stars