press secretary

noun

: a person officially in charge of press relations for a usually prominent public figure

Examples of press secretary in a Sentence

the White House press secretary
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Thune and Johnson would meet with the president on Monday. Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 30 June 2025 White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the Tuesday visit, saying DeSantis, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Republican Rep. Bryon Donalds of Florida will also attend. Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 30 June 2025 White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt earlier on Monday said Trump and administration officials were in constant communication with Israeli leadership and bringing about an end to the Gaza conflict is a priority for Trump. Aamer Madhani, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025 White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Monday that Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.), who Trump has endorsed for Florida governor ahead of 2026, will also be in attendance, along with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Julia Manchester, The Hill, 30 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for press secretary

Word History

First Known Use

1945, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of press secretary was in 1945

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“Press secretary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/press%20secretary. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

press secretary

noun
: a person in charge of relations with the press for a public figure
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