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 firefighters immediately began spraying the vessel and brought the fire under control before the flames could spread to boats docked nearby and the surrounding properties, department spokeswoman Sandra King said in a statement. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026

While the movement tried to resist hierarchy, the media unofficially anointed Steinem the spokeswoman of feminism. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 22 Sep. 2026

His comments earned him a response from White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson. — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026

Fox News Digital reached out to the South Bend Police Department for comment, but a spokeswoman did not have anything to add other than referencing what the department posted on Facebook. — Eric MacK, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 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