speeches
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈspitʃəz// UK //spˈiːtʃɪz// speech·es
n. formal talks given to a group of people. You hear these at weddings, in school, or when a leader wants to share an important message.
n. formal addresses or discourses delivered to an audience. Plural form of 'speech'; refers to the act of speaking or the written text intended for oral delivery.
The president gives many speeches during the election.
The best man and the maid of honor both gave heartfelt speeches during the wedding dinner.
Historical archives contain numerous speeches that shaped public opinion during the civil rights movement, demonstrating the power of persuasive rhetoric in political discourse.
Usage
The plural form of 'speech'. When referring to the general ability to speak, the singular form is typically uncountable.