spokeswoman

noun

spokes·​wom·​an ˈspōks-ˌwu̇-mən How to pronounce spokeswoman (audio)
Synonyms of spokeswomannext
: a woman who speaks as the representative of another or others often in a professional capacity

Examples of spokeswoman in a Sentence

The company's spokeswoman addressed the reporters.
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Only two properties immediately adjacent to the break experienced a temporary water service disruption, according to city spokeswoman Dana Olson. Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026 Sarah Loicano, a spokeswoman for ICE’s Dallas office, did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment. Aarón Torres, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026 But Broward has not taken that step, spokeswoman Lisa Lee Arneaud said via email. Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026 Providence police detectives also believe Stanislaw Kozav and Irina Kosav were living in their vehicle, said the spokeswoman, Kristy dosReis. Mark Reynolds, The Providence Journal, 13 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spokeswoman

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First Known Use

1569, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of spokeswoman was in 1569

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“Spokeswoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spokeswoman. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.

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spokeswoman

noun
spokes·​wom·​an ˈspōk-ˌswu̇m-ən How to pronounce spokeswoman (audio)
: a woman who speaks for another or for a group

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