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

After searching, cops couldn’t find an address for Mesa, an NYPD spokesman said. — Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026

Among the seven injured was a woman who was visiting her husband, said Anees al-Asbahi, a spokesman for the Houthi-run health ministry. — Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026

Ryan McCauley, a Midpen spokesman, said the fossil was discovered this summer and donated to Stanford University in July. — Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Ford spokesman Dave Tovar previously told the Detroit Free Press there will be a new crossover for Ford, a new member for the Bronco family, plus two new all-electric Geely SUVs. — Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 10 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