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

The proportion of students on the campus who are rural has increased as a result, from 6% to 11%, a college spokeswoman said. —Jon Marcus, NPR, 16 May 2026

Molly Fox, a spokeswoman for the city, said renovations will begin in August and take about a year. —Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026

The crash resulted in Kansas City’s 27th traffic death this year, according to Officer Alayna Gonzalez, a police spokeswoman. —Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026

Town help for businesses The town has taken numerous steps to assist South Main Square businesses, town spokeswoman Betsy Shores said Wednesday. —Joe Marusak may 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 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