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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When asked whether the move was premature, Jeff Fleming, a spokesman for the mayor's office, cited state regulations.
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Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Phil DiMartino, a spokesman for the Kansas City Police Department.
—Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2025
Members instead watch broadcasts of the conference, usually at home, Greg Geiger, a spokesman for the LDS Church in metro Detroit, explained to the Free Press.
—Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Don Lisi, Rogers Police Department spokesman, said police investigate cases involving virtual currency scams on a regular basis, and the department is currently handling a couple of such cases.
—Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2025
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Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Phil DiMartino, a spokesman for the Kansas City Police Department.
—Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2025
Members instead watch broadcasts of the conference, usually at home, Greg Geiger, a spokesman for the LDS Church in metro Detroit, explained to the Free Press.
—Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Don Lisi, Rogers Police Department spokesman, said police investigate cases involving virtual currency scams on a regular basis, and the department is currently handling a couple of such cases.
—Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2025
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“Spokesman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spokesman. Accessed 7 Oct. 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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