speech center

American  

[speech sen-ter] / ˈspitʃ ˌsɛn tər /

noun

1. a clinic or therapy center where speech-language pathologists diagnose and treat speech and voice disorders.

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Etymology

Origin of speech center

First recorded in 1880–85 as a neurological term; current sense dates from 1960–65

Example Sentences

“We are at an unprecedented place in American history in terms of the targeting of free press and the exercise of free speech,” said Ken Paulson, former editor in chief of USA Today and now director of the Free Speech Center at Middle Tennessee State University.

From Los Angeles Times

“Clearly they’ve never watched ‘All the President’s Men,’ with all those pivotal scenes where doors are being knocked on,” said Ken Paulson, former editor in chief of USA Today and now director of the Free Speech Center at Middle Tennessee State University.

From Los Angeles Times

The prosecutor, police and judge all expressed belief in Shepherd’s guilt to reporters, according to the Free Speech Center.

From Seattle Times

“This isn’t even a close call,” said Ken Paulson, former editor in chief of USA Today and now director of the Free Speech Center at Middle Tennessee State University.

From Los Angeles Times

“The stroke completely destroyed her speech center and affected her right side,” said Tim Culver.

From Los Angeles Times