spokesperson

noun

spokes·​per·​son ˈspōks-ˌpər-sᵊn How to pronounce spokesperson (audio)

Examples of spokesperson in a Sentence

a statement from the company's spokesperson the spokesperson for the protesting students presented their demands to the administration
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The high school mechanical project is on track to be nearly finished before school starts, a district spokesperson told The Beacon-News, though additional adjustments could be made through October. Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025 An Energizer Holdings spokesperson said the company does not comment on active litigation. Preston Fore, Fortune, 17 June 2025 Delta is operating daily service between Atlanta and Buenos Aires and has increased seat capacity by approximately 11% compared to last year, according to a spokesperson. Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025 White House spokesperson Alex Pfeiffer rebutted the suggestion that the moves indicate that the U.S. has joined the war. Callum Sutherland, Time, 17 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for spokesperson

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First Known Use

1971, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of spokesperson was in 1971

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

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spokesperson

noun
spokes·​per·​son ˈspōk-ˌspərs-ᵊn How to pronounce spokesperson (audio)

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