speaker

Amplifier output device

A speaker is someone who speaks—whether addressing an audience, representing a group, or simply talking: The keynote speaker captivated the crowd.

The Speaker presides over a legislative body, especially the House of Representatives or House of Commons.

Speaker also means a device that converts electrical signals into sound: Bluetooth speakers, the left speaker is blown.

audio

sound

Audible wave phenomenon

acoustics · fidelity · decibels · equalizer · stereo · surround · frequency · distortion · clarity · resonance

device

loudspeaker

Sound amplification device

soundbar · headphones · earbuds · intercom · stereo · transducer · diaphragm · cone · enclosure · driver

orator

lectern

Tilted stand for texts

keynote · address · audience · articulate · persuasive · discourse · diction · enunciation · charisma · presenter

event

keynote

Central theme or speech

symposium · panel · forum · plenary · workshop · commencement · inauguration · moderator · session · address

politics

parliament

National legislative assembly

gavel · floor · chair · rostrum · debate · caucus · whip · majority · minority · house

persuasion

rhetoric

Art of persuasive language

sway · advocate · motivate · inspire · rally · campaign · appeal · captivate · engage · compel

radio

broadcast

Transmitted media signal

airwave · microphone · studio · podcast · host · commentator · narrator · simulcast · network · on-air

Categories
Opposites
communication role

speakerlistener

One who attends aurally

hearer · audience · receiver · auditor · addressee

verbal ability

speakermute

Without voice or sound

nonspeaker

audio equipment function

speakermicrophone

Audio input device

mic · recorder

Phrases
Family

speak, speaking, speaks, speakers, unspeakable, speakership

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G