spokeswoman

noun

spokes·​wom·​an ˈspōks-ˌwu̇-mən How to pronounce spokeswoman (audio)
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: 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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Currently, board members can only be removed by a majority vote of the City Commission, with some boards requiring cause under state law, according to city spokeswoman Martha Pantin. Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026 Company spokeswoman Aisha Jefferson said QuikTrip employs about 500 people across Colorado. Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026 An Ariel spokeswoman declined comment. Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 16 Mar. 2026 Wendi Hawthorne, a spokeswoman for Parkland Health, said that federal law prohibits the hospital from discussing patient information and referred questions to the Department of Homeland Security. Aarón Torres, Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026 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 18 Mar. 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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