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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Lauren McCormick, a spokeswoman for travel insurance provider Squaremouth, says your phone is the most efficient tool for protecting your travel investment if things go wrong. Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026 The agency’s chief safety and security officer, Eric Osnes, was too busy to do an interview, CATS spokeswoman Catherine Kummer said. Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026 Pompano Beach spokeswoman Sandra King said fire rescue considers the man a patient and is unable to release his name. Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 3 June 2026 Perry was arrested on May 28, according to an LAPD spokeswoman. James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for spokeswoman

Word History

First Known Use

1569, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 13 Jun. 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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