spokesperson

noun

spokes·​per·​son ˈspōks-ˌpər-sᵊn 

plural also

: a person who speaks as the representative of another or others often in a professional capacity

called also spokesman

Synonyms of spokesperson

• spokesman

Examples of spokesperson in a Sentence

a statement from the company's spokesperson

the spokesperson for the protesting students presented their demands to the administration

Recent Examples on the Web

At least $13,000 worth of fireworks were stolen from San Juan High School on Sunday, a spokesperson for the school wrote in a social media statement Monday. — Reeti Malhotra july 6, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026

Reformation, a women’s clothing brand that sells clothing, shoes and accessories, is slated to move into the Plaza, at 429 Nichols Road (Unit Q-415), according to Anne-Marie Albracht, spokesperson for Reformation. — Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026

Overall, since October 2025, almost 90 million entries and exits were registered via EES, said the EC spokesperson. — Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

Fort Worth firefighters responded to multiple calls regarding a fire in the 1200 block of 7th Avenue on Saturday night, according to a Fire Department spokesperson. — Mary Ella Hastings july 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1971, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

spokesperson

noun

spokes·​per·​son ˈspōk-ˌspərs-ᵊn 

: spokesman