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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John Roach, a spokesman for Mayor Mike Duggan, also referred comment to police.
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Dave Boucher, Freep.com, 23 Aug. 2025
But starting on Monday, Flanagan’s absence from the office will be unpaid, according to a spokesman for the Rhode Island AG.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
In just the past week Newsom raised $9 million to fund the campaign, according to his political spokesman, Nathan Click.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Logan’s spouse accompanied him on the trip, but at the couple’s own expense, the spokesman added.
—Fortune, 21 Aug. 2025
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Dave Boucher, Freep.com, 23 Aug. 2025
But starting on Monday, Flanagan’s absence from the office will be unpaid, according to a spokesman for the Rhode Island AG.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
In just the past week Newsom raised $9 million to fund the campaign, according to his political spokesman, Nathan Click.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Logan’s spouse accompanied him on the trip, but at the couple’s own expense, the spokesman added.
—Fortune, 21 Aug. 2025
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“Spokesman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spokesman. Accessed 30 Aug. 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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