spokeswoman

[spohks-woom-uhn]

noun

plural

spokeswomen 

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

Gender Note

See -woman.

Word History and Origins

Origin of spokeswoman¹

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

Example Sentences

Scottish Labour justice spokeswoman Pauline McNeill described the introduction of domestic abuse reviews as an "excellent" move that would aid efforts to stop violence against women and girls.

From BBC

A humanitarian convoy led by Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa was attacked and 17 soldiers taken hostage on Sunday night, according to a government spokeswoman.

From BBC

“ICE has higher detention standards than most U.S. prisons that hold actual U.S. citizens,” said Tricia McLaughlin, a Department of Homeland Security spokeswoman.

From Los Angeles Times

If she successfully complies with the agreement for two years, all charges will be dismissed, according to a spokeswoman for the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office.

From Los Angeles Times

"C&K recognises the importance of these portfolios and unequivocally condemns any practice that involves charging parents for their children's portfolios," a C&K spokeswoman told the BBC in statement.

From BBC

Related Words

• spokesman 
• spokesperson