oration

Noun

A formal and often ceremonial public speech.
an instance of oratory
- "he delivered an oration on the decline of family values"
A formal, often ceremonial speech.
A lengthy speech or argument in a private setting.
A specific form of short, solemn prayer said by the president of the liturgical celebration on behalf of the people.

Verb

To deliver an oration; to speak.

Examples

His post-game oration on the merits of vowel dumps was surprisingly compelling.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Latin ōrātiō, ōrātiōnem, from ōrō (“I orate”) + -ātiō (“action (nominalizer)”). Cognate with and doublet of orison.

Synonyms

address, discourse, eulogy, harangue, hold forth, homily, lecture, orate, sermon, sermonize, speechify, spiel

Scrabble Score: 7

oration: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
oration: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
oration: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 8

oration: valid Words With Friends Word