A2noun1K

Speaker

UK /["/ˈspiːkə(r)/"]/US /["/ˈspiːkər/"]/

Definition

a person who gives a talk or makes a speech

In simple words: A person who talks in front of others or a device that makes sound.

Examples

  • The speaker at the conference shared some valuable insights.
  • She is a motivational speaker who inspires many people.
  • The speaker's voice echoed throughout the hall.
  • During the meeting, he acted as the speaker for our team.
  • I need to buy a new speaker for my music system.

Usage notes

Use 'speaker' when referring to someone giving a talk or a device that plays music. Avoid casual terms in formal contexts, like 'talker' for a person.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'speaker' as someone who 'speaks' a lot at events.

Collocations

  • brilliant
  • good
  • great
  • feature
  • invite
  • speaker at
  • fluent
  • native
  • non-native
  • speaker of
  • left
  • right
  • front
  • set
  • system
  • phone

Synonyms

  • orator
  • lecturer
  • presenter
  • narrator
  • emcee

Antonyms

  • listener
  • audience

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'talker' — 'speaker' is more formal and often refers to public speaking.
  • Using 'speakers' only to refer to people instead of also to sound devices.
  • Mispronouncing it as 'speeker'.