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

During a press conference on Tuesday, State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce declined to comment on the details of the cable, which was first reported by The Washington Post, but confirmed the administration's objectives. —Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025

Spent is a welcome return to the bickering polyphony of Dykes to Watch Out For, with each member of the ensemble acting as a zany spokeswoman for one of Bechdel’s many conflicting views. —Andrea Long Chu, Vulture, 16 June 2025

An additional 1,018 units are currently under construction or anticipated to break ground this year, said city spokeswoman Christine Portela. —Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2025

The spokeswoman, Marshanna Smith, emailed a general statement. —Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2025

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