spokeswoman
Americannoun
Gender
See -woman.
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of spokeswoman
First recorded in 1645–55; spokes(man) + -woman
Example Sentences
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T-Mobile hasn’t launched a new option like AT&T and Verizon’s; a spokeswoman said the carrier’s portfolio already includes competitively priced options for individuals and families.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
“A combined Paramount-WBD will have the scale and resources to reverse the current trends in our industry and expand opportunities for writers, not shrink them,” a company spokeswoman said in a statement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
A Paramount spokeswoman said the company is reviewing the lawsuit.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
The killing of Widdecombe - a Reform UK spokeswoman and former Conservative MP - is now being investigated by counter-terrorism police, and has prompted renewed debate over the security offered to politicians.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Carville resident Stanley Stein, who has spent years raising awareness and advocating on behalf of those with leprosy, is thrilled with the publicity, and Joey is a powerful spokeswoman.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
Beverage chains like Dunkin’ and Starbucks are offering high-protein milk options for their lattes, tapping celebrities like reality star Khloé Kardashian and musician Megan Thee Stallion as spokeswomen.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 30, 2026
The water company's spokeswomen at the meeting said that "safety is our top priority".
From BBC ● Feb. 25, 2025
Air Force spokeswomen did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 13, 2023
Rachel Christiansen, a spokeswomen for Allegiant Air, said the company could not comment on an active investigation.
From New York Times ● Mar. 1, 2023
Many of them, like Sojourner Truth and Victoria Woodhull, became important spokeswomen for other social justice movements.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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