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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Khalil, who acted as a spokesperson for Columbia protesters, hasn't been charged with a crime. arkansasonline.com, 13 Mar. 2025 The fire broke out about 5:25 a.m. in the 2000 block of Altamont Road near Darius Way. Alameda County Fire spokesperson Cheryl Hurd said a third person remained in critical condition at a hospital with life-threatening injures. Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025 When asked about this, a spokesperson for 2K Games (the game's publisher) gave a statement to Ars that read: Our goal is always to deliver the best product possible, including during Advanced Access periods. Ars Technica, 13 Mar. 2025 Teixeira pleaded guilty to the obstruction charge at the court-martial on Thursday, his family spokesperson confirmed. Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 13 Mar. 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 Mar. 2025.

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spokesperson

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

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