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 Apr. 2025
Get Comfortable With Discomfort Identify stress triggers—deadlines, public speaking, tough conversations.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
That includes LinkedIn, company newsletters, and public speaking opportunities (inside and outside your employer’s organization) to enhance your visibility.
—Gena Cox, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
This isn't the same public speaking book most have seen—not another book about making eye contact or what to do with your hands.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
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Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2025
Get Comfortable With Discomfort Identify stress triggers—deadlines, public speaking, tough conversations.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
That includes LinkedIn, company newsletters, and public speaking opportunities (inside and outside your employer’s organization) to enhance your visibility.
—Gena Cox, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
This isn't the same public speaking book most have seen—not another book about making eye contact or what to do with your hands.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 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 16 Apr. 2025.
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