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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Hinchcliffe’s words equating Puerto Rico to an oceanic garbage patch — since repudiated by the Trump campaign by a spokeswoman — could hurt that effort by pushing Republicans such as Cintrón to withhold their vote from Trump. Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 29 Oct. 2024 This dated the manuscript to the 1830s, a museum spokeswoman told CNN Tuesday. Jack Guy, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024 Rivian spokeswoman Kelli Felker told the Detroit Free Press earlier this week that the cause of the fire, which started the night of Saturday, Aug. 24, remains under investigation. Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 24 Oct. 2024 Years after dazzling in primetime by covering herself in fake blood, Gaga had graced the Oscars stage with utmost elegance, capable of evolving her talents and becoming a stately pop spokeswoman. Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 5 Nov. 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 26 Nov. 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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