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/ˈspiːtʃraɪtɪŋ/ · speak·writ·ing
noun
  1. The process of writing speeches for individuals or organizations. The company hired a professional speechwriter to craft a keynote speech for the CEO.
  2. The art of crafting speeches that engage and persuade an audience. The speechwriting course taught students how to write compelling speeches that convey a message effectively.
verb
  1. To write a speech for someone. She speechwrote the speech for the politician's campaign rally.
  2. To craft a speech that is engaging and persuasive. The team of speechwriters worked together to speechwrite a speech that would resonate with the audience.
Did you know? The art of speechwriting has been used by famous orators throughout history, including Abraham Lincoln, who is known for his powerful Gettysburg Address, which was carefully crafted by his speechwriter, John Hay.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 15, 2026