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
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An Upland Police Department spokesperson was not immediately available to respond to PEOPLE's request for an additional statement about the incident. Jillian Frankel, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025 The spokesperson said Kapahulehua was fired in January 2022 after the allegations surfaced, adding that school officials notified authorities. Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2025 After Thursday’s meeting, Morath is expected to further evaluate the best path for the district and send a letter with his determination, according to a TEA spokesperson. Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2025 When asked about this tactic, Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin said that the agency believes its employees are not camouflaging their identities. NPR, 30 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for spokesperson

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First Known Use

1971, in the meaning defined above

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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 1 Nov. 2025.

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spokesperson

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

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