keynote speaker

noun

: one who delivers a keynote address

Examples of keynote speaker in a Sentence

Senator Williams was the keynote speaker at the convention.

Recent Examples on the Web

Panels, keynote speakers, and book signings will take place in showrooms including Luminaire, Minotti, Flexform, Made Goods and Rose Tarlow Melrose House. — John Wogan, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026

Hingson, a blind author and nationally recognized keynote speaker, concluded his tenure on the board in 2022. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026

The Republican National Committee has released the full list of keynote speakers for the party’s convention. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 6 Sep. 2026

Chris Sund is the author of You Are Capable of More, a keynote speaker, and President/COO of Uniti Med, GQR Healthcare and Nebula. — Chris Sund, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for keynote speaker

• beaker
• meeker
• seeker
• sneaker
• weaker
• loudspeaker