spokespeople

plural noun

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

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For instance, athletes are now permitted to serve as spokespeople for companies by appearing in commercials, much like quarterbacks Arch Manning and Garrett Nussmeier, who recently appeared in a commercial for the restaurant chain Raising Cane’s, according to SI. Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025 But Israel has articulate and capable spokespeople making its case. Avi Weiss, New York Daily News, 10 Aug. 2025 Asked why internal affairs will not provide the officer’s name, CMPD spokespeople did not reply. Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2025 The Enquirer tried to contact ICE spokespeople via two different emails, separately contacted the Detroit field office, and requested any reports related to the alleged prank. Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 27 July 2025 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 21 Aug. 2025.

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