spokeswoman

noun

spokes·​wom·​an ˈspōks-ˌwu̇-mən How to pronounce spokeswoman (audio)
Synonyms of spokeswomannext
: 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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Reagan Bednar, a team spokeswoman, said coach John Tillman would address the media on Monday. Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 4 May 2026 An Urban Pathways spokeswoman expressed condolences to the victims and their families in a statement. Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026 At the same time, longtime KCRW DJ Dan Wilcox was let go as part of the station’s revamp of on-air programming, a spokeswoman said. Peter Larsen, Daily News, 1 May 2026 The foundation also wants to adjust that trigger amount annually for inflation and allow deductions of certain revenues, all to reflect the escalating costs of staging a world-class marathon, spokeswoman Meg Treat said. Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026 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 6 May. 2026.

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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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