spokesperson

noun

spokes·​per·​son ˈspōks-ˌpər-sᵊn How to pronounce spokesperson (audio)

Examples of spokesperson in a Sentence

a statement from the company's spokesperson the spokesperson for the protesting students presented their demands to the administration
Recent Examples on the Web On May 30, a family spokesperson confirmed to PEOPLE that the actress was released from surgery. Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 9 June 2024 White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and Israel Defense Forces spokesperson Peter Lerner separately praised a recent Israeli hostage rescue operation that freed four Israeli captives in Gaza amid fierce fighting against Hamas. Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 9 June 2024 An email seeking comment was sent to a Combs spokesperson by The Associated Press on Saturday. Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 8 June 2024 The water feature is awaiting a new pump motor, city spokesperson Sherae Honeycutt said in an email. Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for spokesperson 

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Word History

First Known Use

1971, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of spokesperson was in 1971

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“Spokesperson.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spokesperson. Accessed 12 Jun. 2024.

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spokesperson

noun
spokes·​per·​son ˈspōk-ˌspərs-ᵊn How to pronounce spokesperson (audio)

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