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

• 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

Typically, prisoners are moved due to a change in supervisory or medical needs or as a security measure to keep an inmate safe, says Donald Murphy, a Bureau of Prisons spokesman. —Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025

Jon Ewing, a spokesman for Mayor Johnston, said in a statement that DoBetterDNVR’s work does not improve the city. —Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 1 Aug. 2025

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov noted that the warnings were issued in time, and people were quickly evacuated from dangerous areas. —Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025

Family spokesman Carlo Tarini announced that Cécile died at a hospital in Montreal on Monday, July 28, according to The New York Times and The Canadian Press. —Abigail Adams, People.com, 1 Aug. 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