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

Bruce McClary, spokesman for the National Foundation for Credit Counseling, notes that flexibility is a key advantage when used strategically. —Ryan Flanigan, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025

His campaign spokesman, Arturo Squella, declared victory from the party headquarters in Chile's capital of Santiago. —Isabel Debre, Arkansas Online, 15 Dec. 2025

Bolstering families is likely going to be the nonprofit's focus for the next decade, CCV spokesman Mike Andrews said. —Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Dec. 2025

Syria’s Interior Ministry spokesman Nour al-Din al-Baba said a gunman linked to IS opened fire at the gate of a military post. —Samar Kassabali, Fortune, 13 Dec. 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