speech

Definition

  • noun: a spoken expression of ideas, opinions, etc., that is made by someone who is speaking in front of a group of people
  • noun: the communication or expression of thoughts in spoken words
  • synonyms: harangue, syn, oration

Examples

  • They fought for 'freedom of speech'. = They fought for the right to/of 'free speech'. [=they fought for the legal right to express their opinions freely]

  • He kept revising his 'speech' [=the words that he had written for his speech] right up until the last minute.

  • She thanked us in her 'acceptance speech'. [=a speech given by someone receiving an award or prize]

Movie quotes

  • (..) These are programs that can help millions of low-income families. No one's debating its value here, Emily. Charlie, there's not a single mention of any of my programs in the speech tonight? - Not a one? - I know. I'm sorry, Mr. Secretary, but that's how it's gonna be. The speech is locked. (..)
    2016 TvShow: Designated Survivor Title: Pilot Season: 1 Episode 1
  • (..) take a look at the AB- section, okay? The message is muddled. I wrote it, and I don't even know what it says. That is the mark of a successful political speech. Well done. Now, go forth. - Mr. Secretary, welcome. Please. - Charlie. I'm sure you remember Aaron Shore, my Deputy Chief of Staff. (..)
    2016 TvShow: Designated Survivor Title: Pilot Season: 1 Episode 1