parting speech
nounUK /ˈpɑːtɪŋ spiːtʃ/
US /ˈpɑːrtɪŋ spiːtʃ/
A parting speech is a talk you give when you say goodbye to people.
The principal gave a short parting speech to the students on the last day of school.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A formal talk given by someone who is leaving a job or position.
The retiring manager delivered a heartfelt parting speech to his colleagues.
3. Words spoken at the end of a meeting or event before everyone leaves.
After the ceremony, the host gave a brief parting speech thanking the guests.
4. A speech in a play or story spoken by a character who is leaving.
In the final scene, the hero's parting speech moved the audience to tears.