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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Shortly after the Facebook post, union spokeswoman Meghan Murphy confirmed that workers were returning on Tuesday. Pat Maio, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026 The lottery will not introduce credit card sales until a comprehensive player health program is established, said Meghan Dougherty, a Colorado Lottery spokeswoman. Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 21 Feb. 2026 Saturday’s crash is Kansas City’s 10th traffic death this year, according to Officer Alayna Gonzalez, a spokeswoman with the Kansas City Police Department. Kendrick Calfee february 21, Kansas City Star, 21 Feb. 2026 The situation is dynamic, said spokeswoman Cheryl Warner. Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 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 26 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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