spokesman

American  

[spohks-muhn] / ˈspoʊks mən /

noun

plural

spokesmen

1. a person who speaks for another or for a group.

2. a public speaker.

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spokesman British  

/ ˈspəʊksˌpɜːsən, ˈspəʊksmən, ˈspəʊksˌwʊmən /

noun

1. a person authorized to speak on behalf of another person, group of people, or organization

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Gender

See -man.

Etymology

Origin of spokesman

1510–20; spoke ¹ (irregular as noun) + 's ¹ + -man

Example Sentences

A Saudi defence ministry spokesman later confirmed that two drones had targeted the refinery and been intercepted, according to a statement posted by the Saudi Press Agency on X.

From Barron's

"A small number of exhibitors, attendees and speakers... might have been affected by travel disruptions," a spokesman said.

From Barron's

A Cypriot government spokesman said two more drones targeting the base were "dealt with in a timely manner" and Greece announced it was deploying frigates and jets to help protect Cyprus, a fellow EU member.

From Barron's

A Mazda spokesman said destination charges are set according to transportation costs, which have increased.

From The Wall Street Journal

Beyda referred questions to Nixon, the HHS spokesman, who denied that Beyda was behind the January grant cuts and October layoffs.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• agent
• delegate
• deputy
• mediator
• representative
• spokesperson
• spokeswoman