spokesperson

noun

spokes·​per·​son ˈspōks-ˌpər-sᵊn How to pronounce spokesperson (audio)

Examples of spokesperson in a Sentence

a statement from the company's spokesperson the spokesperson for the protesting students presented their demands to the administration
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The 24-foot boat had sunk in the Sacramento River three weeks ago, near the Virgin Sturgeon Restaurant & Marina, according to Eric Laughlin, a spokesperson for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Ethan Wolin, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2025 In a statement to the Star-Telegram, a Keller spokesperson said only one candidate applied. Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2025 The spokesperson said the May cuts were not related to performance. Ali McCadden, CNBC, 5 June 2025 The district’s numbers show that as 8.5 teachers because, a spokesperson said, one teacher split time in another building. Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 5 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for spokesperson

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First Known Use

1971, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of spokesperson was in 1971

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“Spokesperson.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spokesperson. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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spokesperson

noun
spokes·​per·​son ˈspōk-ˌspərs-ᵊn How to pronounce spokesperson (audio)

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