public speaking
noun
1
: the act or process of making speeches in public
2
: 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
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The Leo full moon on the 12th encourages you to use your voice more boldly, whether that’s through writing, teaching, public speaking, or social media.
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Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 June 2025
Professional athletes, like fine wines, only get better at public speaking with age.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025
Then, in a public speaking context, put those two as close together as possible.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2025
About 500 attendees showed up at Olive Peirce to support their favorites at the evening session of the pageant, where the young women were tested on their public speaking abilities, knowledge of current events and professional rodeo and evening wear.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
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Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 June 2025
Professional athletes, like fine wines, only get better at public speaking with age.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025
Then, in a public speaking context, put those two as close together as possible.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2025
About 500 attendees showed up at Olive Peirce to support their favorites at the evening session of the pageant, where the young women were tested on their public speaking abilities, knowledge of current events and professional rodeo and evening wear.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for public speaking
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“Public speaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20speaking. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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