spokesman
noun
spokes·man
ˈspōks-mən 
: a person who speaks as the representative of another or others often in a professional capacity : spokesperson
Examples of spokesman in a Sentence
A White House spokesman answered questions from the reporters.
a spokesman for the cattle industry
Recent Examples on the Web
The county performs about 14,000 inspections annually and about 97% of establishments pass, spokesman Ken Casparis previously told The Sacramento Bee.
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Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
july 3,
Sacbee.com,
3 July 2026
James Blair, the former White House political director who left his government job to coordinate the president’s midterm efforts, was evasive in an interview with Sean Spicer, a former Republican spokesman who hosts a podcast.
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Thomas Beaumont,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
Rebel spokesman Sebby Sambom said the aircraft violated their ban on civilian flights in areas the separatist group considers its operational zones.
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
Kean’s spokesman promised the congressman would return to work Tuesday and be transparent about what has kept him away.
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Mike Catalini,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
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Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
july 3,
Sacbee.com,
3 July 2026
James Blair, the former White House political director who left his government job to coordinate the president’s midterm efforts, was evasive in an interview with Sean Spicer, a former Republican spokesman who hosts a podcast.
—
Thomas Beaumont,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
Rebel spokesman Sebby Sambom said the aircraft violated their ban on civilian flights in areas the separatist group considers its operational zones.
—
ABC News,
2 July 2026
Kean’s spokesman promised the congressman would return to work Tuesday and be transparent about what has kept him away.
—
Mike Catalini,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for spokesman
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“Spokesman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spokesman. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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spokesman
noun
spokes·man
ˈspōk-smən
: a person who speaks for another or for a group
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