spokesman
noun
spokes·man
ˈspōks-mən 
: a person who speaks as the representative of another or others often in a professional capacity : spokesperson
Examples of spokesman in a Sentence
A White House spokesman answered questions from the reporters.
a spokesman for the cattle industry
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The injuries were indicative of Shaken Baby Syndrome and with being grabbed, Commander Keith Martin, Griffith police spokesman, said then.
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Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Lamont’s budget spokesman, Chris Collibee, said Connecticut remains in a fiscally strong position, even as other states struggle.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
The Italian coast guard operated in the Libyan search and rescue area amid rough weather conditions, a spokesman said on Wednesday.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Doug Yakel, an airport spokesman, said about 25% of arriving flights are expected to be delayed by 30 minutes or more.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
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Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Lamont’s budget spokesman, Chris Collibee, said Connecticut remains in a fiscally strong position, even as other states struggle.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
The Italian coast guard operated in the Libyan search and rescue area amid rough weather conditions, a spokesman said on Wednesday.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Doug Yakel, an airport spokesman, said about 25% of arriving flights are expected to be delayed by 30 minutes or more.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Spokesman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spokesman. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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spokesman
noun
spokes·man
ˈspōk-smən
: a person who speaks for another or for a group
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