spokesperson
Americannoun
Gender
See -person.
Etymology
Origin of spokesperson
First recorded in 1970–75; spokes(man) + -person
Vocabulary lists containing spokesperson
Media Literacy - Middle School
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Conventions, Writing, and Speaking & Listening, Unit 3
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Example Sentences
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Responding to the judge's two-page order last week, a DOJ spokesperson said they were "extremely confident" in the legality of the scheme.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Contacted by AFP, an OpenAI spokesperson said: "AI is a new and powerful technology, and we believe minors need significant protection, which is why we have put in place industry-leading protections and policies."
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
The spokesperson declined to comment on the producer credit.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
Steyer spokesperson Kevin Liao alleged a coordinated network from Becerra’s team or his supporters.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
“How would you like to be the spokesperson for this center?” he asked me.
From "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" by Ishmael Beah
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