press secretary

American  

noun

1. 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.

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Etymology

Origin of press secretary

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

Leavitt herself is the worst press secretary I’ve covered since I walked into that briefing room for the first time in 1985.

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026

In response to The Times’ questions, VA press secretary Quinn Slaven said the scope of the executive order has not been reduced.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

That was considered so controversial that White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt was sent out the next day to walk back Bessent’s comments.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Monday didn’t rule out changes to security protocols for Trump following the incident.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Washington time, the White House press secretary, Pierre Salinger, packed clothes into a bag and left home without waking his wife and children.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin