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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 Fox, the former White House press secretary under George W. Bush co-anchors “America’s Newsroom” weekday mornings and co-hosts the current-events show “The Five.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Buckley Carlson who has been working as Vance’s deputy press secretary, even as Tucker Carlson’s public criticism of the war has grown louder.

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

A podium had been set up in the center for Sayle, the prime minister, his press secretary, and the minister of state for education.

From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz

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