spokesperson

noun

ˈspōks-ˌpər-sᵊn How to pronounce spokesperson (audio)
Definition of spokespersonnext
as in spokesman
a person who speaks for another or for a group the spokesperson for the protesting students presented their demands to the administration

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Recent Examples of spokesperson Burmese pythons are now considered established in a portion of western Charlotte County, situated north of Naples and Fort Myers on Florida's Gulf Coast, a spokesperson for the FWC told ABC News. — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 11 July 2026 The strikes in Iran over two days killed at least 17 people and wounded 115 others, Iranian Health Ministry spokesperson Hossein Kermanpour said. — Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026 The tickets became available June 30 and sold out by July 6, according to a Disneyland spokesperson. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026 This week, a department spokesperson said the case was closed and that the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office declined to file charges. — Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for spokesperson
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  • The Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety does not identify prefab projects in its building permits, a spokesman said.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • Initially, it was reported by the BBC that Harry was to stay at Buckingham Palace, attributing that report to his spokesman.
    — Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
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