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 museum’s involvement with the park ended five years ago, a spokeswoman said. — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026

Sheriff's office spokeswoman Kristin Knox said the boy was 17. — Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 24 June 2026

Three other people are missing after swimming in the Rhine River, a police spokeswoman told DPA. — Angela Charlton, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026

The letter reiterated the position a spokeswoman for Opus previously gave the Post-Tribune. — Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 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