spokesman

noun

spokes·​man ˈspōks-mən How to pronounce spokesman (audio)
Synonyms of spokesmannext
: a person who speaks as the representative of another or others often in a professional capacity : spokesperson
spokesmanship noun

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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Mike Sanchez, a spokesman for Los Angeles County's Registrar-Recorder office, said ballot processing in the county is open to public observation. Terry Collins, USA Today, 10 June 2026 The venerable venue’s spokesman represents a must-see in a part of the city laden with them. David Dickstein, Oc Register, 10 June 2026 Camp East Montana is 'upgrading' The DHS spokesman said Wednesday that the new contractor would help improve conditions at the facility. Armando Garcia, ABC News, 10 June 2026 Taliban regime spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid told CBS News producer Sami Yousafzai that 13 people were killed, including 11 children, one woman and an elderly man, and that 14 other civilians were wounded. CBS News, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for spokesman

Word History

Etymology

probably irregular from spoke, obsolete past participle of speak

First Known Use

1537, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of spokesman was in 1537

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“Spokesman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spokesman. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

spokesman

noun
spokes·​man ˈspōk-smən How to pronounce spokesman (audio)
: a person who speaks for another or for a group

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