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 project will require city staff approval but is not set to require Planning and Design Commission or City Council approval at this time, city spokeswoman Kelli Trapani said. Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025 The spokeswoman declined to provide further information on the number of tickets sold for the concert and whether that was a factor in the decision to cancel. David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2025 Hyoung Chang | Denver Post | Getty Images A hospital spokeswoman later told NBC News that one juvenile had died from their injuries, while another was in critical condition. Dan Mangan,kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025 PepsiCo spokeswoman Andrea Foote in an email Tuesday that the employee received medical care for minor injuries and is expected to be all right. Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for spokeswoman

Word History

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 16 Sep. 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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