Speaker: meaning, definitions and examples

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speaker

 

[ หˆspiหkษ™r ]

Context #1 | Noun

audio equipment

A speaker is a device that converts electrical signals into sound waves. It is commonly used in audio systems to produce sound.

Synonyms

audio speaker, loudspeaker

Examples of usage

  • The new speaker system delivers high-quality sound.
  • She attached the speaker to her laptop to listen to music.
  • The conference room has built-in speakers for presentations.
Context #2 | Noun

person who speaks

A speaker is a person who delivers a speech or talk to an audience. They are often invited to events or conferences to share their knowledge or expertise.

Synonyms

lecturer, orator

Examples of usage

  • The guest speaker captivated the audience with her inspiring words.
  • The motivational speaker encouraged the crowd to pursue their dreams.
  • The keynote speaker addressed the importance of innovation in business.
Context #3 | Noun

language

In some contexts, a speaker refers to a person who speaks a particular language.

Synonyms

language user, linguist

Examples of usage

  • She is a native English speaker.
  • The conference will include speakers of various languages.
  • There are many Spanish speakers in the community.

Translations

Translations of the word "speaker" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น alto-falante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคชเฅ€เค•เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Lautsprecher

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengeras suara

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะธะฝะฐะผั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gล‚oล›nik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒ”ใƒผใ‚ซใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท haut-parleur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ altavoz

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hoparlรถr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šคํ”ผ์ปค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูƒุจุฑ ุงู„ุตูˆุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ reproduktor

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ reproduktor

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰ฌๅฃฐๅ™จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zvoฤnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรกtalari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะธะฝะฐะผะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒžแƒ˜แƒ™แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dinamik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ altavoz

Etymology

The word 'speaker' originated from the Old English word 'sprecan', meaning 'to speak'. Over time, it evolved to refer to both a person who speaks and a device that produces sound. The term 'speaker' has become widely used in the context of audio equipment and public speaking.

See also: outspoken, speak, spoken, unspoken.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,700, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.