public speaking

American  

noun

1. the act of delivering speeches in public.

2. the art or skill of addressing an audience effectively.

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public speaking British  

noun

1. the art or practice of making speeches to large audiences

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Other Word Forms

• public speaker noun

Etymology

Origin of public speaking

First recorded in 1755–65

Example Sentences

The Cardiff-born singer opened up on her close relationship with her father James Church in public speaking coach Deborah Thomas' podcast These Three Things.

From BBC

The drag queen, who channeled Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher for the stand-up skit, said she hopes pushing herself out of her comfort zone will be the start of a "positive change" for her public speaking.

From BBC

If you're in a job where public speaking is part of what you do, it can be particularly terrifying.

From BBC

Perhaps these qualities also prepared her to weather the slings and arrows of international NGO leadership and public speaking.

From Salon

“I had professors who really took the time to guide me with my writing and ... public speaking,” said Valdez.

From Los Angeles Times