spokeswoman

noun

spokes·​wom·​an ˈspōks-ˌwu̇-mən How to pronounce spokeswoman (audio)
: a woman who speaks as the representative of another or others often in a professional capacity

Examples of spokeswoman in a Sentence

The company's spokeswoman addressed the reporters.
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White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson told Newsweek in a statement on Thursday that Trump's proclamation was the fulfillment of his promise to protect Americans from dangerous foreign aliens. Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025 Policyholders are not obligated to remain in Citizens, the spokeswoman said, and are encouraged to explore their options. Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2025 While this plan doesn’t include direct cash payments to Fletcher and Randle, Michelle Brooks, a city spokeswoman, told The New York Times that the trust’s board of Trustees could consider payments. Kizzy Cox, Essence, 3 June 2025 In May, left-leaning IRS spokeswoman Jodie Reynolds, who had worked at the agency for 27 years, was removed from her post. Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 3 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for spokeswoman

Word History

First Known Use

1569, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of spokeswoman was in 1569

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

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spokeswoman

noun
spokes·​wom·​an ˈspōk-ˌswu̇m-ən How to pronounce spokeswoman (audio)
: a woman who speaks for another or for a group

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