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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Hurd was not available for an interview Tuesday, spokeswoman Laila Elagamy said in an email. Elise Schmelzer, The Denver Post, 12 Mar. 2025 The Wilton Manors library generates about $6,000 a year, mostly from late fees and charges for copies and faxes, according to a city spokeswoman. Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2025 Olson, the city spokeswoman, noted the survey generated 151 responses. Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025 Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has denied reports of a new meeting between Russian and U.S. officials in Saudi Arabia in a statement to Russian news agency TASS. William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025 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 25 Mar. 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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