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 spokesperson said Sunday the team had no comment on the latest allegations. Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025 After sending the Post the artwork on February 11, Common Cause was told three days later that the Post would not be able to run the wrap, a spokesperson for the group told CNN. Liam Reilly, CNN, 17 Feb. 2025 Reddit's spokesperson added: Our moderation approach helps ensure that content on Reddit is curated by real humans. Ars Technica, 17 Feb. 2025 During a Chinese Defense Ministry press briefing on Friday, spokesperson Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang criticized the Philippines for bringing in the Typhon missile system to cater to the U.S., describing the weapon as a strategic asset and an offensive weapon. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for spokesperson 

Word History

First Known Use

1971, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 21 Feb. 2025.

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spokesperson

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

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