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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

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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt and Sean Parnell, the Pentagon’s chief spokesman, insisted the military has everything it needs for any mission Trump chooses.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt spoke Thursday in support of Cunningham and her opinions on the matter.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Thursday that US President Donald Trump remained open to talks with Iran.

From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026

Asked for comment, Environmental Protection Agency press secretary Brigit Hirsch told AFP: "Fireworks are awesome and we hope everyone enjoyed the incredible shows in and around our nation's capital to celebrate 250 years of America."

From Barron's ● Jul. 6, 2026

“For all I know,” he confided to his press secretary, “our navy was shooting at whales out there.”

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge

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