spokespeople

plural noun

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

Examples of spokespeople in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web More:Former President Donald Trump rushed from stage at rally, appeared to have blood on his face Republican National Convention spokespeople did not immediately answer their phones Saturday evening but forward a statement from Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung focused on Trump's health. Sam Woodward, USA TODAY, 14 July 2024 Republican National Convention spokespeople did not answer their phones Saturday evening but directed a reporter to a statement from Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung, which was also posted on X by Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley. Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 13 July 2024 Newsweek contacted spokespeople for Snider and Biden for comment by email. David Faris, Newsweek, 10 July 2024 Agency spokespeople answered some questions but declined interview requests. Cassandra Jaramillo, ProPublica, 9 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for spokespeople 

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Word History

First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 27 Jul. 2024.

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