spokesman

noun

spokes·​man ˈspōks-mən How to pronounce spokesman (audio)
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: a person who speaks as the representative of another or others often in a professional capacity : spokesperson
spokesmanship
ˈspōks-mən-ˌship How to pronounce spokesman (audio)
noun

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A White House spokesman answered questions from the reporters. a spokesman for the cattle industry
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Officials and spokesmen from around the state and various agencies couldn't be unavailable enough for comment. — Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026 Government spokesman Charles Owino said the registered owner of the building was deceased, and his family and another party were in charge. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026 An unknown number of people were rescued overnight and continued to be rescued Friday by New Mexico Guard boats, helicopters and amphibious vehicles, San Juan County spokesman Devin Neeley said. — Mead Gruver, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 William Forseth, a spokesman for DeFlock Roseville, said the event is intended to gather residents’ concerns and give them a voice because the Roseville City Council has not held a town hall on the issue. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spokesman

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Etymology

probably irregular from spoke, obsolete past participle of speak

First Known Use

1537, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of spokesman was in 1537

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spokesman

noun
spokes·​man ˈspōk-smən How to pronounce spokesman (audio)
: a person who speaks for another or for a group
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