spokesperson

American

[spohks-pur-suhn] / ˈspoʊksˌpɜr sən /

noun

a person who speaks for another or for a group.

Gender

See -person.

Etymology

Origin of spokesperson

First recorded in 1970–75; spokes(man) + -person

Vocabulary lists containing spokesperson

Media Literacy - Middle School

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Conventions, Writing, and Speaking & Listening, Unit 3

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Example Sentences

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“We provide technology in accordance with U.S. law and contractual agreements,” an NEC spokesperson told the Journal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

“Word-of-mouth among moviegoers is driving the success of this film worldwide,” a spokesperson for Lionsgate said in a statement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

A spokesperson for Île-de-France Mobilités said the driver was accompanied by a "lead driver" and two passengers.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

A Microsoft spokesperson told my colleague Angela Palumbo that it means “driving the best outcomes and results for customers with AI.”

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

The officer had fallen asleep inside the car at the time, according to a police spokesperson.’

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen

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