spokeswoman

American

[spohks-woom-uhn] / ˈspoʊksˌwʊm ən /

noun

plural

spokeswomen

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

Gender

See -woman.

Etymology

Origin of spokeswoman

First recorded in 1645–55; spokes(man) + -woman

Example Sentences

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A Foreign Office spokeswoman also highlighted how the King's visit could help strengthen the relationship and protect its long-term benefits.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning on Wednesday called Spain "an important partner of China within the EU", adding that Sanchez's visit offers a chance to "promote bilateral relations to an even higher level".

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

Hashemi, the State Department said, is the son of Masoumeh Ebtekar, who gained fame as a spokeswoman for militants who stormed the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

The Scottish Conservatives housing spokeswoman, Meghan Gallacher, said the plans would make it "harder for homes to be brought to the market".

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

“We don’t intend to be insulted by a coarse vendor,” a spokeswoman for the band of large hats said haughtily.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole

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