point person

noun

plural point people or point persons

: a person (such as a principal spokesperson or advocate) who is in the forefront : point man sense 2

Synonyms

• mouth
• mouthpiece
• point man
• prophet
• speaker
• spokesman
• spokesperson

Examples of point person in a Sentence

she's become known as the point person for the state department's Middle East policy

Recent Examples on the Web

Contact hierarchy: Identify primary and backup point persons for different types of issues like client concerns, technical problems, internal questions, and true emergencies. —Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025

Serve as the bride’s point person The bride should have a relaxing wedding day—and not be the person fielding questions from a wedding planner or confused guests. —Shelby Wax, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2025

Often there is a point person who knows the most about particular issues. —Ron Lieber, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2025

Inouye will be the point person for the firm’s training division while also being responsible for recruiting front office executive talent internationally and consulting with sports teams and leagues. —Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 7 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1976, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for point person

• chairperson
• layperson
• salesperson
• businessperson
• worsen