Definition

Noun: A person who delivers a speech or formal address to an audience. This role involves the act of speaking in a public setting, often with the purpose of informing, persuading, entertaining, or commemorating.

Usage

A "public speaker" is someone who engages in the activity of public speaking. The term focuses on the person performing the act. - She is a confident public speaker who captivates her audience. - The conference needs a keynote public speaker for the opening ceremony.

Examples

• The award was given to a public speaker known for her powerful advocacy.
• He trained for years to become an effective public speaker.
• As a public speaker, her clarity and passion were remarkable.

Advanced Usage

• "A natural public speaker": Describes someone who is inherently skilled or comfortable with public speaking.
  • Despite no formal training, he was a natural public speaker.
• "Public speaker and author": A common pairing highlighting two related professional roles.
  • The event featured a renowned public speaker and author.

Variants and Related Words

• Orator (n): A formal synonym, often implying eloquence and skill, especially in a formal or rhetorical context.
  • He was remembered as a great orator of his time.
• Speechmaker (n): A more general term for someone who makes speeches.
• Public Speaking (n): The skill or act of speaking to a live audience. This is the related activity, not the person.
  • She took a course to improve her public speaking.

Synonyms

• Speaker
• Orator
• Lecturer (when the speech is educational)
• Spokesperson (when representing a group)

Related Phrases

• Keynote speaker: The main or featured speaker at an event.
• Motivational speaker: A public speaker who specializes in inspiring audiences.
• Guest speaker: A speaker invited to an event who is not part of the main organizing body.

Noun

1. a person who delivers a speech or oration