spokeswoman

noun

spokes·​wom·​an ˈspōks-ˌwu̇-mən 

: 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.

Recent Examples on the Web

The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Board of Trustees is still interviewing candidates for the top job, library spokeswoman Ajonelle Poole told The Charlotte Observer. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026

His office has not released any updates since then, and a spokeswoman did not return a request for comment on Monday. — Mary Clare Jalonick, Fortune, 7 July 2026

Colorado Division of Insurance spokeswoman Genna Morton also declined to comment, but said the division is reviewing the judge’s order. — Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 7 July 2026

Joneboro police spokeswoman Sally Smith said Tuesday morning that the incident was tied to a robbery where the person who died was a suspect. — Arkansas Online, 7 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1569, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for spokeswoman

• businesswoman
• congresswoman
• englishwoman
• gentlewoman
• noblewoman
• policewoman
• washerwoman
• chairwoman
• frenchwoman
• kinswoman
• madwoman
• saleswoman

Kids Definition

spokeswoman

noun

spokes·​wom·​an ˈspōk-ˌswu̇m-ən 

: a woman who speaks for another or for a group