speechmaker

[ speech-mey-ker ]

/ ˈspitʃˌmeɪ kər /

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noun

a person who delivers speeches.

Origin of speechmaker

First recorded in 1700–10; speech + maker

OTHER WORDS FROM speechmaker

speechmaking, noun

Words nearby speechmaker

speech form, speech from the throne, speechify, speech island, speechless, speechmaker, speech organ, speech pathology, speechread, speechreading, speech recognition

Example sentences from the Web for speechmaker

Unless he speedily sets up a new team, he will be reduced to a speechmaker.
Replace Rahm|Leslie H. Gelb|February 15, 2010|DAILY BEAST
As the speechmaker cracked the neck with his sword, the bottle burst in a thousand pieces, drenching everyone with wine.
Everyman's Land|C. N. Williamson and A. M. Williamson
The Coast Miwok have such orators; among those Indians the office of speechmaker is a special one.
Francis Drake and the California Indians, 1579|Robert F. Heizer
I wish to say—as you would know if you lived in Michigan—that I am not a speechmaker.
Speeches of Benjamin Harrison|Benjamin Harrison

"I am no speechmaker," began Daniel Boone, his voice trembling slightly as he spoke.
Scouting with Daniel Boone|Everett T. Tomlinson
I am no speechmaker, but this you may rely on while I continue to be Harry Jekyl.
St. Ronan's Well|Sir Walter Scott