spokesman

noun

spokes·​man ˈspōks-mən 

: a person who speaks as the representative of another or others often in a professional capacity : spokesperson

spokesmanship

ˈspōks-mən-ˌship 

noun

Synonyms of spokesman

• spokesperson

Examples of spokesman in a Sentence

A White House spokesman answered questions from the reporters.

a spokesman for the cattle industry

Recent Examples on the Web

Heorhii Tykhyi, a spokesman for Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry, said Kyiv had informed Israeli authorities about the vessels in advance. —Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026

Though Webster opposed changing the congressional district map, his retirement had nothing to do with the plans, a spokesman said. —Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026

The couple will be receiving notice that their appearance before a special magistrate will be rescheduled for a date in May, according to a City of Fort Lauderdale spokesman. —Larry Seward, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026

But the governor’s budget spokesman agreed both sides were closing in on an agreement. —Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

probably irregular from spoke, obsolete past participle of speak

First Known Use

1537, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for spokesman

• spokesmen

Kids Definition

spokesman

noun

spokes·​man ˈspōk-smən 

: a person who speaks for another or for a group