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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Melony Martinez, a spokeswoman for the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment, couldn't be reached for comment Friday regarding any seismic activity in or around the Port of Little Rock. Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2025 Evers does not support the new effort, a spokeswoman said. Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025 The president’s spokeswoman has said this isn’t his government’s doing. Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 7 Nov. 2025 In an email to The Star, diocese spokeswoman Ashlie Hand said Lillig has not held any position with the diocese since October 2023. Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 6 Nov. 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 9 Nov. 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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