orations
nounUK /ɒˈreɪʃənz/
US /ɔːˈreɪʃənz/
Orations are long, fancy speeches given in front of many people.
The students listened carefully to the orations at the school ceremony.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Formal public speeches delivered on important occasions.
The graduation orations inspired the whole class.
3. The art of speaking beautifully and persuasively in public.
He studied orations to become a better debater.
4. Long, serious talks that some people find boring.
Her orations about homework rules made everyone yawn.