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

The plan does not include crosswalks, which city spokesperson Jack VanderToll said require more extensive work such as accessible sidewalks and curb ramps. — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026

As for the players' access to their Hudl accounts, a CPS spokesperson said the school's Hudl subscription expired this week, leading to a temporary loss of access. — Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026

The Russian delegation is led by Kremlin aide Vladimir Medinsky, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said. — David Brennan, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026

Formal letters are going out to New York University, Columbia University, CUNY and Fordham University, among others, according to a Council spokesperson. — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 10 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1971, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

spokesperson

noun

spokes·​per·​son ˈspōk-ˌspərs-ᵊn 

: spokesman