spokesman
noun
spokes·man
ˈspōks-mən 
: a person who speaks as the representative of another or others often in a professional capacity
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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The Hays school district is still reading the federal government’s statement and preparing for something more formal, spokesman Tim Savoy said.
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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 8 July 2025
The Hays school district is still reading the federal government’s statement and preparing for something more formal, spokesman Tim Savoy said.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 8 July 2025
Asked about Nikitin's swift appointment, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Putin thought Nikitin had the right professional qualities and experience for the job.
—Gleb Stolyarov, USA Today, 8 July 2025
Defense Department spokesman Sean Parnell requested backup in support of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Florida, Louisiana and Texas with critical administrative and logistical capabilities at locations as directed by ICE.
—Christina Shaw, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2025
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“Spokesman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spokesman. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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spokesman
noun
spokes·man
ˈspōk-smən
: a person who speaks for another or for a group
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