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

Houthi spokesman Nasruddin Amer said on X on Friday that the group will continue to target any Saudi buildups in an effort to lift the kingdom’s blockade on Yemen. — Fatma Khaled, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2026

Recology spokesman said toothpaste tubes, even new ones made from HDPE #2 plastic and marked as recyclable, cannot be recycled in San Francisco or in most other communities. — Anne Makovec, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026

Manufacturing and factory construction jobs grew again in July even as government payrolls continued to significantly shrink,’’ said White House spokesman Kush Desai. — Paul Wiseman, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026

Her campaign spokesman, Ajay Mohan, also did not respond to requests for comment. — Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 7 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