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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The News reached out to spokespeople for OpenAI and Microsoft, who have denied wrongdoing, for comment. Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 27 June 2026 But spokespeople for the DFC and the fund confirmed to me that nothing like that is forthcoming for now. Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 25 June 2026 Messages sent Wednesday by this news outlet seeking comment from spokespeople for city of Oakland, as well as Falck, were not immediately returned. Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 24 June 2026 Messages to spokespeople for the Department of Interior and the National Park Service were not returned. Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 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 28 Jun. 2026.

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