1A formal talk or address given in front of an audience, often referring to a short speech at a wedding, ceremony, or meeting.
結婚式で友人にスピーチを頼まれたので練習している。
I was asked to give a speech at a wedding, so I'm practicing.
プレゼン用のスピーチ原稿を明日までに準備してください。
Please prepare the speech script for the presentation by tomorrow.
彼女のスピーチは簡潔で説得力があった。
Her speech was concise and persuasive.
急にスピーチを頼まれて、何を話せばいいか分からなかった。
I was suddenly asked to give a speech and didn't know what to say.