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press secretary

American

noun

a person officially responsible for press and public relations for a prominent figure or organization and who often holds press conferences to answer journalists' questions.

Etymology

Origin of press secretary

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

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President Donald Trump discussed the proposal with his national-security team on Monday, according to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

On Monday, President Trump discussed Iran’s proposal with his national-security team, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Some pointed to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s pre-dinner quip that there would be “shots fired” in Trump’s speech.

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026

Oz Pearlman - a self-described "mentalist" performing mind tricks - told the BBC he was talking to Trump, First Lady Melania Trump and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt when the attack happened.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Truman picked up the phone and dialed the number for Roosevelt’s press secretary.

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin

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