C1nounworkbusiness
US/ˈkiː.noʊt/
UK/ˈkiː.nəʊt/
the main speech at a conference, which sets out the central theme or ideas
In context
The founder will deliver the keynote at the opening session on Monday morning.
Her keynote on workplace diversity was the highlight of the whole conference.
We are still looking for a keynote speaker for this year's sales summit.
Words that go with keynote
noun + noun
- keynote speechHis keynote speech lasted forty minutes.
- keynote speakerThe keynote speaker arrived early to test the microphone.
- keynote addressThe senator gave the keynote address at the convention.
verb + noun
- deliver a keynoteShe will deliver a keynote on digital marketing.
- give the keynoteWho is giving the keynote this year?
adjective + noun
- opening keynoteThe opening keynote starts at 9:00 a.m. in Hall A.