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

Guards found Buchanan unresponsive in his cell at Kern Valley State Prison, said Terri Hardy, a spokeswoman for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. — Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Council members' pay will increase from $69,000 to $119,000 per year starting with the next term, a spokeswoman for Baltimore County confirmed to CBS News Baltimore. — Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

The line that was struck runs the length of the turnpike, said Chai Kauffman, a Hollywood Fire Rescue spokeswoman. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026

Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office spokeswoman Jazzlyn Johnson said prosecutors could not comment on details because the case is ongoing. — Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 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