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

White House deputy press secretary Anna Kelly said the president “is fully prepared to provide U.S. Navy escorts through the Strait of Hormuz if he deems it necessary.”

From The Wall Street Journal

“At the president’s direction, the Department of Justice quickly amended this filing,” said White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.

From The Wall Street Journal

But Wright then deleted the post, and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the U.S.

From Barron's

Despite an earlier report, the White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday the U.S. military has not yet escorted an American tanker through the strait.

From MarketWatch

But the post was quickly deleted, and shortly afterwards, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that the claim was inaccurate.

From MarketWatch