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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Jenkins, a spokeswoman for the Benton County Sheriff’s Office, said sheriff’s deputies responded shortly after midnight to a report of a possible gunshot victim in the area of Arkansas 12 east of Rogers. arkansasonline.com, 11 July 2025 The gunman ran away after firing the shots, said BSO spokeswoman Miranda Grossman. David Goodhue july 11, Miami Herald, 11 July 2025 The city does not comment on pending litigation or personnel matters, city spokeswoman Sherae Honeycutt said. Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2025 At a State Department press briefing, spokeswoman Tammy Bruce said the U.S. has been and remains supportive of Ukraine. Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for spokeswoman

Word History

First Known Use

1569, in the meaning defined above

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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 19 Jul. 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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