spokespeople

plural noun

spokes·​peo·​ple ˈspōks-ˌpē-pəl How to pronounce spokespeople (audio)
: people serving as spokesmen or spokeswomen

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The Colorado Department of Human Services, which oversees SNAP in the state, declined interview requests, and spokespeople would not say if the agency had estimated how many Coloradans could lose access to food benefits under the bill. Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 2 June 2025 In court documents, the sale hearing was tentatively scheduled for June 5, but no notice of hearing has been officially posted and spokespeople for Prospect and their lawyers have not responded to multiple requests regarding the auction timeline. Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 24 May 2025 The White House referred inquiries to the RNC, while spokespeople for the RNC and the Trump Organization did not respond to requests for comment. Zach Everson, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025 Essential Reads How policy will affect the energy and environment sectors now and in the future: More than 100 fired from National Renewable Energy Lab More than 100 staff members have been fired from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, spokespeople for the lab confirmed Tuesday. Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 6 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for spokespeople

Word History

First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of spokespeople was in 1972

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“Spokespeople.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spokespeople. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.

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