spokeswoman

noun

spokes·​wom·​an ˈspōks-ˌwu̇-mən How to pronounce spokeswoman (audio)
: 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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Cardona was the brother-in-law of the town mayor and the couple were staying at the mayor’s residence, the prosecutor’s spokeswoman said. Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024 Through a spokeswoman, both Mr. Kennedy and Ms. Fox Kennedy declined to comment. Julian E. Barnes, New York Times, 12 Dec. 2024 Waukesha County anticipates using the grant money on demolition costs, county spokeswoman Hillary Mintz said. Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024 The vehicle was crossing the Arkansas & Missouri Railroad tracks on Rose Street shortly before 10 a.m. when a train hit the vehicle's trailer, according to Benton County Sheriff's Department spokeswoman Lt. Shannon Jenkins. Nwa Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024 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 21 Dec. 2024.

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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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