speaker
/ˈspikɚ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: speakers
Sense 1
Noun
Examples
There were three different speakers, but I couldn't make out their accents.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Noun
Examples
She lost her hearing after standing too close to the speaker at the festival.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “speaker” mean?
One who speaks.
Is “speaker” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.