PoliticsAugust 13, 2026

speechwriter

SPEECH-ry-ter

Definition

A person whose professional role is to compose speeches for others to deliver.

Etymology

The word is a compound formed from the Middle English 'speche' (speech) and 'writer', originating from Old English roots for spoken discourse and the act of recording or authoring.

In the news

The article notes that Karoline Leavitt previously served as a speechwriter during Trump's first administration, highlighting her history within his political inner circle.

Karoline Leavitt reveals the personal reason she’s stepping down as White House press secretary

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