spokesman

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noun (1)

spokes·​man ˈspōks-mən 

: a person who speaks as the representative of another or others often in a professional capacity : spokesperson

spokesmanship

ˈspōks-mən-ˌship 

noun

spokesmanship

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noun (2)

spokes·​man·​ship -nˌship 

: the position or status of a spokesman

Synonyms of spokesman

Noun (1)

• spokesperson

Examples of spokesman in a Sentence

Noun (1)

A White House spokesman answered questions from the reporters.

a spokesman for the cattle industry

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Rob Blanchard, spokesman for Lamont’s reelection campaign, countered Wednesday that Fazio recently proposed a questionable income tax-cutting plan that could weaken the state’s strong financial reputation. — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026

Regnitz’s spokesman Dan Hennessey sent her responses to the Post-Tribune. — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2026

Thailand's Ministry of Information and a spokesman for the Cambodian government did not immediately respond to requests for comment. — Shibani Mahtani, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026

Coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki said that the strike on the Taibah distribution station knocked one transformer out of service but left the wider grid intact. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

probably irregular from spoke, obsolete past participle of speak

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1537, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for spokesman

• spokesmen

Kids Definition

spokesman

noun

spokes·​man ˈspōk-smən 

: a person who speaks for another or for a group