spokeswoman

noun

spokes·​wom·​an ˈspōks-ˌwu̇-mən How to pronounce spokeswoman (audio)
Synonyms of spokeswomannext
: 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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Homeland Security investigators have videos recorded by cameras worn by multiple agents, department spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin said. Julia Ainsley, NBC news, 26 Jan. 2026 The city towed 248 cars parked in the emergency routes over the weekend, according to Mollie Lair, spokeswoman for the city manager. Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Jan. 2026 The South Florida Sun Sentinel reached out to Mayor Josh Levy and Hollywood spokeswoman Joann Hussey. Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026 Some mobile home parks are similar to an apartment complex and have a master meter serving the entire property, which counts as one vote, spokeswoman Rene Carmichael said in an email. Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026 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 4 Feb. 2026.

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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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