spokesperson

noun

spokes·​per·​son ˈspōks-ˌpər-sᵊn How to pronounce spokesperson (audio)

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
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The spokesperson said the show will launch August 6. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 23 July 2025 He will not be headed to prison for at least a week after his sentencing, however, said the spokesperson, who provided an overview of what that first week or two would involve for the quadruple murderer. Chris Spargo, People.com, 23 July 2025 The Boeing 737-800 aircraft had 144 passengers on board, including two pilots and four flight attendants, Delta spokesperson Morgan Durrant told USA TODAY. Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 23 July 2025 Regarding the lawsuit, a Roblox spokesperson declined to comment on pending litigation but emphasized the company’s commitment to child safety. Alison Escalante, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for spokesperson

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First Known Use

1971, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of spokesperson was in 1971

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“Spokesperson.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spokesperson. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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spokesperson

noun
spokes·​per·​son ˈspōk-ˌspərs-ᵊn How to pronounce spokesperson (audio)

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