spokesperson
noun
spokes·per·son
ˈspōks-ˌpər-sᵊn 
plural also
: a person who speaks as the representative of another or others often in a professional capacity
called also spokesman
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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On Friday, a city spokesperson confirmed that Aurora intends to move forward with that agreement, noting that the building would be demolished and that the riverfront area would be restored, but did not give any additional details about future plans for the site.
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R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
The spokesperson added that global demand for the 2026 World Cup is unprecedented.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
Further, according to a TSA spokesperson, packing food that looks suspicious on X-ray, like powders or dense snacks, often gets your bag flagged.
—Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
That person's family has requested privacy, and no other details are being released at this time, per the spokesperson.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 23 May 2026
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R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
The spokesperson added that global demand for the 2026 World Cup is unprecedented.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
Further, according to a TSA spokesperson, packing food that looks suspicious on X-ray, like powders or dense snacks, often gets your bag flagged.
—Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
That person's family has requested privacy, and no other details are being released at this time, per the spokesperson.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 23 May 2026
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“Spokesperson.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spokesperson. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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spokesperson
noun
spokes·per·son
ˈspōk-ˌspərs-ᵊn
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