spokesperson

noun

spokes·​per·​son ˈspōks-ˌpər-sᵊn How to pronounce spokesperson (audio)
plural also
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: a person who speaks as the representative of another or others often in a professional capacity

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a statement from the company's spokesperson the spokesperson for the protesting students presented their demands to the administration
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Asked about the status of the internal review, a spokesperson for the Smithsonian did not comment. — Deena Zaru, ABC News, 6 July 2026 At least $13,000 worth of fireworks were stolen from San Juan High School on Sunday, a spokesperson for the school wrote in a social media statement Monday. — Reeti Malhotra july 6, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026 Her boyfriend, Chance Allison, called law enforcement, according to FWC spokesperson Chad Weber, who spoke at a news conference Monday. — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026 Pets are more likely to go missing during the holiday after being spooked by fireworks, said Humane Society spokesperson Nina Thompson, adding that the best way to prevent that is to keep them indoors during the main firework celebration. — Madeleine Kashkooli, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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