public speaking

noun

1. the act of delivering speeches in public.

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

public speaking

noun

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

Other Word Forms

• public speaker noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of public speaking¹

First recorded in 1755–65

Example Sentences

He started a consulting firm and was paid for public speaking engagements around the country, raising alarms about the record number of border crossings during the Biden administration.

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

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

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Those who work with Levy have described him as "shy, quiet and hard working", not the cold character of public perception, although limelight and public speaking has never sat easy with him.

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“They learn interpretation skills, which is amazing for building up confidence and public speaking in the future,” Barreiro said.

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