Definitions
1.nounThe faculty of uttering articulate sounds or words; the ability to speak or to use vocalizations to communicate."It was hard to hear the sounds of his speech over the noise. He had a bad speech impediment."
2.nounA session of speaking, especially a long oral message given publicly by one person."The candidate made some ambitious promises in his campaign speech."
3.nounA style of speaking."Her speech was soft and lilting."
4.noun(grammar) Speech reported in writing; see direct speech, reported speech
5.nounA dialect or language.
6.nounTalk; mention; rumour.
7.verbTo make a speech; to harangue.