spokesman

noun

spokes·​man ˈspōks-mən 

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

spokesmanship

ˈspōks-mən-ˌship 

noun

Synonyms

• mouth
• mouthpiece
• point man
• point person
• prophet
• speaker
• 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

But now coupled with the higher and rising standard deduction, this deduction is ruled out for many taxpayers, according to IRS spokesman Eric Smith. —Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 5 Apr. 2024

In 2022, 105 wrong-way collisions occurred on Ohio highways, marking an increase from 78 in 2019, said Matt Bruning, Ohio Department of Transportation spokesman. —Max Filby, The Enquirer, 5 Apr. 2024

One man is dead, and another man was injured in a shooting Wednesday night on Kansas City’s East Side, a police spokesman said. —Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2024

Speaking at a press conference on April 3, West Palm Beach Police spokesman Mike Jachles told reporters that a worker at the facility found the remains on the tipping floor and contacted the authorities at 5:25 p.m. local time. —Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024

Pressed by reporters on Wednesday about Mr. Biden’s thinking on the subject, John F. Kirby, a White House national security spokesman, pointed reporters to the president’s statement condemning the strike on the aid workers. —Peter Baker, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2024

Metro Nashville Police Department spokesman Don Aaron said two men got into an argument during Sunday brunch at Roasted in the Salemtown neighborhood, and one pulled out a gun. —Sarah Al-Arshani, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024

The highway reopened at 8:41 a.m., DPS spokesman Bart Graves said. —Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 3 Apr. 2024

David Smith, a spokesman for the Placer County Sheriff’s Office. —Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 25 Mar. 2024

Word History

Etymology

probably irregular from spoke, obsolete past participle of speak

First Known Use

1537, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

spokesman

noun

spokes·​man ˈspōk-smən 

: a person who speaks for another or for a group