public speaking

noun

Synonyms of public speaking next

: the act or process of making speeches in public

: the art of effective oral communication with an audience

Examples of public speaking in a Sentence

He has a fear of public speaking. She has a gift for public speaking. a book on public speaking

Recent Examples on the Web Foster is a rookie head coach who spent very little time with the media as an assistant and is not naturally comfortable with public speaking. —

Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 29 July 2024 Talents included dancing, singing, artwork, reciting poetry and public speaking. —

Gwynn Vang, Twin Cities, 10 June 2024 Engage in public speaking, write articles, and participate in community outreach to demystify psychedelics and promote informed discussions about their therapeutic potential. —

Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2024 The agency’s apparent failure to secure the rooftop used by the gunman — one of the most basic preparations for public speaking events — has raised questions about staffing, strategy and leadership. —

Maria Sacchetti, Washington Post, 15 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for public speaking

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Word History

First Known Use

1759, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler

The first known use of public speaking was in 1759

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“Public speaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20speaking. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.

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