speaker

//ˈspiːkər//
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Noun

speakerSingular
speakersPlural
1

A person who speaks or is speaking

The speaker addressed the audience with confidence.

2

A person who gives a speech or lecture to an audience

The speaker gave an interesting talk about climate change.

3

A device that converts electrical signals into sound, especially as part of a sound system

The speakers on my laptop are not very loud.

4

A person who speaks a particular language

She is a native speaker of Japanese.

5

The presiding officer in a legislative assembly, especially the Speaker of the House

The Speaker of the House called the meeting to order.