spokesman

noun

spokes·​man ˈspōks-mən 

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

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

Sanjay Tyagi, a spokesman for the city's police force, told The Associated Press that at least 8 people were killed, and several others injured. —NPR, 10 Nov. 2025

Matt Oliver, a spokesman for the Tarrant Regional Water District, said construction on a stormwater canal system is expected to begin in 2026. —Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Nov. 2025

The change was made by the county’s police chiefs’ association, which also includes the county Sheriff’s office, Probation Department, and District Attorney, a DA spokesman told this news organization. —Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025

While there, the inspector found multiple belts on the ride were not working properly, a spokesman for the state’s Department of Safety told The Star last week. —Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025

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