speech
noun
the faculty or power of speaking; oral communication; ability to express one's thoughts and emotions by speech sounds and gesture.
speeches
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pluralof speech.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Crowds of people would gather each year in Hong Kong’s Victoria Park, holding candles and listening to speeches, including videos from the parents of young people killed by troops in 1989.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Alongside scenes where Guardiola obsesses over tactics, there are many where he gives candid speeches and berates his team.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
Talarico’s campaign pointed to the Democrat’s extensive comments about his faith in sermons, speeches and interviews.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
And so taking away five categories, there’s going to be that much fewer speeches.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
He admired Kennedy’s determination to end the war, and helped the candidate craft speeches in preparation for the pivotal California Democratic primary.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
