spokeswoman

noun

spokes·​wom·​an ˈspōks-ˌwu̇-mən How to pronounce spokeswoman (audio)
: 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.
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The offer is applicable for a vehicle lease or purchase, according to Ann Marie Fortunate, a spokeswoman for Stellantis. Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 15 Oct. 2025 No final decisions have been made about the site, said Shelby Wieman, a spokeswoman for the governor’s office. John Aguilar, Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2025 Evers plans to sign it into law, a spokeswoman said. Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025 The airline last flew nonstop between Phoenix and Anchorage in summer 2021, airline spokeswoman Gianna Urgo said. Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 14 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for spokeswoman

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First Known Use

1569, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of spokeswoman was in 1569

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“Spokeswoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spokeswoman. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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spokeswoman

noun
spokes·​wom·​an ˈspōk-ˌswu̇m-ən How to pronounce spokeswoman (audio)
: a woman who speaks for another or for a group

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