spokesperson

noun

spokes·​per·​son ˈspōks-ˌpər-sᵊn 

plural spokespeople ˈspōks-ˌpē-pəl  also spokespersons

: 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

Mitte’s lifelong activism also included being an honorary trustee and spokesperson for United Cerebral Palsy after he was diagnosed with the neurological condition. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026

The 71-year-old Leo returned to his room after the surgery at Rome’s Gemelli hospital before a Vatican spokesperson announced that he was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma. — Claudio Lavanga, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2026

Two eateries were offering grab-and-go options, and airport spokesperson Mike Christensen said more options would arrive later in the day and week. — Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

An airport spokesperson said six flights were delayed and two inbound flights were diverted to other airports as a precaution. — ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1971, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

spokesperson

noun

spokes·​per·​son ˈspōk-ˌspərs-ᵊn 

: spokesman