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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Health ministry spokesperson Anees al-Asbahi said 171 people were injured in the strikes on April 17, according to preliminary figures, with rescue teams continuing efforts to search for victims. USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025 Ten ambulances and eight fire trucks responded to the scene and transported four patients in critical condition and six in serious condition to hospitals, a Fort Worth Fire Department spokesperson said. Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Apr. 2025 State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said that Chang Guang Satellite Technology Company Limited is helping the Houthis, who have been attacking commercial and military ships in the area since late 2023 as a means of showing solidarity with Palestinians amid the war in Gaza. Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 18 Apr. 2025 Reflecting on this happy reunion, a spokesperson for Best Friends Animal Society praised the efforts of all involved in helping reunite Kiwi with her family, while also highlighting the important role microchipping played. Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 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 22 Apr. 2025.

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spokesperson

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

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