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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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The spokeswoman further accused Brussels of hypocrisy on human rights. Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025 In a statement Wednesday, DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin said the administration targeted New Orleans because of local policies that limit cooperation between local law enforcement officials and federal immigration authorities. Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025 Cincinnati spokeswoman Mollie Lair told The Enquirer in January there are no records pertaining to penalties for violating the ordinances, as no citations have been issued. David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Dec. 2025 Jennifer Cook, a city spokeswoman, did not answer that question on Monday. Charlotte Observer, 3 Dec. 2025 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 7 Dec. 2025.

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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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