speechmaker

[ speech-mey-ker ]

/ ˈspitʃˌmeɪ kər /

a person who delivers speeches.

Origin of speechmaker

First recorded in 1700–10; speech + maker

speech·mak·ing, noun

Unless he speedily sets up a new team, he will be reduced to a speechmaker.

Replace Rahm |Leslie H. Gelb |February 15, 2010 |DAILY BEAST
As the speechmaker cracked the neck with his sword, the bottle burst in a thousand pieces, drenching everyone with wine.

Everyman's Land |C. N. Williamson and A. M. Williamson
The Coast Miwok have such orators; among those Indians the office of speechmaker is a special one.

Francis Drake and the California Indians, 1579 |Robert F. Heizer
I wish to say—as you would know if you lived in Michigan—that I am not a speechmaker.

Speeches of Benjamin Harrison |Benjamin Harrison

"I am no speechmaker," began Daniel Boone, his voice trembling slightly as he spoke.

Scouting with Daniel Boone |Everett T. Tomlinson
I am no speechmaker, but this you may rely on while I continue to be Harry Jekyl.

St. Ronan's Well |Sir Walter Scott