speechmaker

[ speech-mey-ker ]

noun

1. a person who delivers speeches.

Other Words From

• speechmaking noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of speechmaker¹

First recorded in 1700–10; speech + maker

Example Sentences

Unless he speedily sets up a new team, he will be reduced to a speechmaker.

From The Daily Beast

A political speechmaker occupied the bandstand one night, and they stood for an hour in the midst of the crowd, listening vaguely.

From Project Gutenberg

Fox, with the most powerful abilities, is looked on simply as a magnificent speechmaker.

From Project Gutenberg

As the speechmaker cracked the neck with his sword, the bottle burst in a thousand pieces, drenching everyone with wine.

From Project Gutenberg

In after years I sailed under the command of this speechmaker.

From Project Gutenberg

I wish to say—as you would know if you lived in Michigan—that I am not a speechmaker.

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