Definition

Noun: - The act or skill of delivering a formal address or discourse to an audience: "Speechmaking" refers to the activity or art of giving speeches in public.

Usage

"Speechmaking" is used to describe the formal activity of giving speeches, often in political, ceremonial, or professional contexts. It focuses on the act of delivery itself.

Examples

• The conference featured hours of impressive speechmaking by industry leaders.
• His career in politics required him to master the art of speechmaking.
• The award ceremony was preceded by the usual speechmaking.

Advanced Usage

• "the art of speechmaking": This phrase emphasizes the skill and technique involved in delivering effective speeches.
  • She took a course to improve her skills in the art of speechmaking.

Variants and Related Words

• Speechmaker (n): A person who makes speeches, especially one who is skilled at it.
  • He was known as a powerful speechmaker.
• Speech (n): A formal address or discourse delivered to an audience.
  • She wrote her speech carefully.

Synonyms

• Oratory: The art or practice of formal public speaking.
• Public speaking: The act or process of delivering speeches to a live audience.
• Addressing an audience: The act of giving a formal talk to a group of listeners.

Related Phrases

• To engage in speechmaking: To take part in the activity of giving formal speeches.
  • The senator spent the week engaging in speechmaking across the state.

Noun

1. delivering an address to a public audience
   • people came to see the candidates and hear the speechmaking