social secretary

American  

noun

1. a personal secretary employed to make social appointments and handle personal correspondence.

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social secretary British  

noun

1. a member of an organization who arranges its social events

2. a personal secretary who deals with private correspondence, etc

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Etymology

Origin of social secretary

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

After photos hit the wires showing construction equipment at the White House, tearing into the East Wing, critics lamented the lost quarters of the social secretary and the calligraphy office.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025

The meals are prepared, plated as they would be served and tasted by the social secretary and the first lady, who makes the final call on what will be served.

From Seattle Times • May 21, 2024

The decor of shades of green, pink, blue and orange was chosen to evoke the feeling of spring, the season now in Australia, said White House social secretary Carlos Elizondo.

From Washington Times • Oct. 24, 2023

Metcalf: "Vibes! She will start the party - if you need good vibes, high energy, go to Fran. She is like the social secretary of the group."

From BBC • Jul. 28, 2023

He was on the point of engaging himself when he fell desperately in love with a poor girl Theresa employed as social secretary, or something of the sort.

From The Lion's Mouse by Williamson, A. M. (Alice Muriel)