spokeswoman

noun

spokes·​wom·​an ˈspōks-ˌwu̇-mən 

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

Examples of spokeswoman in a Sentence

The company's spokeswoman addressed the reporters.

Recent Examples on the Web

Experts have advice Gabriella Dominguez, spokeswoman for Miami-Dade Animal Services, said all four dogs have been captured, and the agency continues to investigate their owner. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

In May, a Supreme Court spokeswoman told NBC News that Alito would not step aside from the case. — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026

Delivery, pickup and hiring progress at Ballantyne Wegmans The store will open with both pick-up and delivery services, Wegmans spokeswoman Marci Rivera said. — Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026

With two electric buses already on the road along 95th Street in the southwest suburbs, Pace spokeswoman Maggie Daly Skogsbakken said 27 more are in the process of being delivered. — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1569, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for spokeswoman

• businesswoman
• congresswoman
• englishwoman
• gentlewoman
• noblewoman
• policewoman
• washerwoman
• chairwoman
• frenchwoman
• kinswoman
• madwoman
• saleswoman

Kids Definition

spokeswoman

noun

spokes·​wom·​an ˈspōk-ˌswu̇m-ən 

: a woman who speaks for another or for a group