spokesman

noun

spokes·​man ˈspōks-mən 

: a person who speaks as the representative of another or others often in a professional capacity : spokesperson

spokesmanship

ˈspōks-mən-ˌship 

noun

Synonyms of spokesman

• spokesperson

Examples of spokesman in a Sentence

A White House spokesman answered questions from the reporters.

a spokesman for the cattle industry

Recent Examples on the Web

Kalshi spokesman Jack Such confirmed a third-party insurance company made the trades but declined to name the company. — Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

But a spokesman for Lewis' investment firm clarified that the family owns the original cast and rights to reproduce the bull. — Cooper Katz McKim, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026

Bass campaign spokesman Alex Stack said the mayor would not accept an $1,800 contribution sent to the campaign from Bakewell last month. — Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell had been floated in some circles as a potential full-time replacement for Driscoll. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

probably irregular from spoke, obsolete past participle of speak

First Known Use

1537, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for spokesman

• spokesmen

Kids Definition

spokesman

noun

spokes·​man ˈspōk-smən 

: a person who speaks for another or for a group