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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Former White House spokesman Harrison Fields told the Washington Examiner at the time that the administration would reject any outside pressures to divide political appointees.
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Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 16 Sep. 2025
After a thorough investigation, only one person was transported to a hospital for an unrelated medical issue, according Michael Hopkins, a battalion chief and spokesman for the fire department.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2025
China Says Russia Trade 'Not Targeted' at Anyone Lin Jian, spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, said China has kept a consistently objective and fair position on the Ukraine war and promoted peace talks, state-run Global Times reported.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Lyles was not available for an interview for this story, a spokesman said.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2025
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Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 16 Sep. 2025
After a thorough investigation, only one person was transported to a hospital for an unrelated medical issue, according Michael Hopkins, a battalion chief and spokesman for the fire department.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2025
China Says Russia Trade 'Not Targeted' at Anyone Lin Jian, spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, said China has kept a consistently objective and fair position on the Ukraine war and promoted peace talks, state-run Global Times reported.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Lyles was not available for an interview for this story, a spokesman said.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2025
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“Spokesman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spokesman. Accessed 17 Sep. 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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