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

While a police spokesman told Polish news broadcaster TVN that the killers’ motives are unknown, Polish prime minister Donald Tusk said Wednesday that this was likely a political assassination, reports France24. —Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 17 June 2026

Jake Becchina, a police spokesman. —Kendrick Calfee june 17, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026

Still, Tom Bartošák-Harlow, a spokesman for the International Chamber of Shipping, a trade association for shipowners and operators, doubted whether merchant ships would quickly start their engines and head for the exit. —Tom Bowman, NPR, 17 June 2026

Federal law already protects military voters, an RNC spokesman said. —Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 17 June 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