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 press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Friday that Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner would represent the U.S. and head to Pakistan to meet with Iran.

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

Ocasio-Cortez’s press secretary, Karla Santillan, told Salon in an email that the representative was “personally following up on her question line regarding systemic fraud in the Medicare Advantage Program.”

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

When asked about the potential deal this week, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said “it’s not something the president or the White House have an opinion on or are weighing in on.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has confirmed discussions are under way about a second round of talks between the US and Iran, expected to take place again in Islamabad, with Pakistan mediating.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

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

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin