spokeswoman

noun

spokes·wom·an | \ ˈspōks-ˌwu̇-mən

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Definition of spokeswoman

: 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 Investigators believe the man in the sketch may have approached Williams hours before the shooting, DeKalb police spokeswoman Michaela Vincent said. — Henri Hollis, ajc, "DeKalb police release sketch of man linked to 18-year-old’s homicide," 1 Mar. 2021 San Antonio added 10,000 first-dose vaccination appointment slots at the Alamodome on Sunday evening, but all of the appointments were taken within minutes, according to Laura Mayes, city spokeswoman. — Andres Picon, San Antonio Express-News, "San Antonio adds 10,000 vaccination appointments; all are taken within minutes," 28 Feb. 2021 Cuyahoga County spokeswoman Mary Louise Madigan did not comment on Irizarry’s death, nor did officials respond to detailed questions about the circumstances surrounding his time in jail and his release. — Adam Ferrise, cleveland, "Man with mental illness disappeared hours after release from Cuyahoga County Jail, family accuses jail of switching meds," 28 Feb. 2021 But Hargens-Bradley, the OHSU spokeswoman, said the airport can administer shots to people with different appointment times if the appointment times are on the same date and the people show up in the same car. — oregonlive, "COVID vaccine appointments open to Oregonians 65 and older Monday: Tips and troubleshooting," 28 Feb. 2021 Department of Corrections spokeswoman Cindy Murphy said the Varner Unit in Lincoln County had three new cases. — Andy Davis, Arkansas Online, "State lets up on virus rules as cases drop," 27 Feb. 2021 Citibank spokeswoman Jennifer Bombardier said that the company has advised customers about digital banking options and acknowledged that mail issues may impact payment schedules. — Author: Jacob Bogage, Hannah Denham, Anchorage Daily News, "As postal service delays persist, bills, paychecks and medications are getting stuck in the mail," 27 Feb. 2021 The record is a $3.96 million jackpot, airport spokeswoman Christine Crews said. — Dawn Gilbertson, USA TODAY, "Leaving Las Vegas $300,000 richer: Tourist hits jackpot at airport slot machine," 27 Feb. 2021 His parents, David and Helen Segal, worked multiple jobs, according to the family’s spokeswoman, and Mr. Segal grew up poor. — Maria Cramer, New York Times, "Fred Segal, Designer Who Commodified California Cool, Dies at 87," 27 Feb. 2021

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“Spokeswoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spokeswoman. Accessed 6 Mar. 2021.

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spokeswoman

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English Language Learners Definition of spokeswoman

: a woman who speaks for or represents someone or something

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spokeswoman

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spokes·wom·an | \ ˈspōks-ˌwu̇-mən

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plural spokeswomen\ -ˌwi-mən \

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: a woman who speaks for or represents someone or something

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