spokesman

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noun (1)

spokes·​man ˈspōks-mən 

: a person who speaks as the representative of another or others often in a professional capacity : spokesperson

spokesmanship

ˈspōks-mən-ˌship 

noun

spokesmanship

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noun (2)

spokes·​man·​ship -nˌship 

: the position or status of a spokesman

Synonyms of spokesman

Noun (1)

• spokesperson

Examples of spokesman in a Sentence

Noun (1)

A White House spokesman answered questions from the reporters.

a spokesman for the cattle industry

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The other four infected employees were hospitalized and receiving treatment, said an airport spokesman. — CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

The team submitted a referral to Valley Oasis, a provider of trauma and homeless services and housing, a spokesman for the county Department of Homeless Services and Housing said. — Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

There are about 7,720 Will County children actively enrolled in the program, and 736 new children have registered in the last week, which will add to the active roster, said Mike Theodore, a spokesman for the county executive’s office. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

The lawsuit also names Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell and Principal Deputy Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs Andrew Brey. — Liam Reilly, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

probably irregular from spoke, obsolete past participle of speak

First Known Use

Noun (1)

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