spokeswoman
Americannoun
Gender
See -woman.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of spokeswoman
First recorded in 1645–55; spokes(man) + -woman
Example Sentences
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“There is no case to be made here for a criminal investigation,” Emily Covington, a DOJ spokeswoman, said in an email.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
“TP-Link Systems is not the subject of this designation or its associated restrictions,” a spokeswoman said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
A coroner’s department spokeswoman did not immediately respond to a request for comment Sunday.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Friday the two leaders would "exchange views on bilateral relations and issues of common concern", and "make greater contributions to regional and even world peace".
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
“We don’t want you here,” the spokeswoman said tartly and simply.
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
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