spokespeople

plural noun

spokes·​peo·​ple ˈspōks-ˌpē-pəl How to pronounce spokespeople (audio)
Synonyms of spokespeoplenext
: people serving as spokesmen or spokeswomen

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Asked where the line is between acceptable cross-promotion and product placement, spokespeople for NBC and the ISU declined to comment. Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 11 Feb. 2026 When asked whether Stitt planned to comment about Moore being disinvited, spokespeople for the governor did not say. Alex Gladden, Oklahoman, 10 Feb. 2026 Police spokespeople have declined to answer questions about their standing, citing the ongoing investigation. Chase Rogers, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026 Advertisers also shell out millions more to produce their spots, often paying top dollar for celebrity spokespeople and to promote their commercials ahead of the big game. CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spokespeople

Word History

First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of spokespeople was in 1972

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“Spokespeople.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spokespeople. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.

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