Synonyms

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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An FBI spokeswoman declined to comment on the nature of the search, citing sealed warrants.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Liberal Democrat education spokeswoman Munira Wilson said: "The time for half-measures is over - we need action now to restrict the most harmful platforms for under-16s."

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

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

“President Trump has been clear that he wants the Strait of Hormuz to be fully open to facilitate the free flow of energy,” said White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

“They hadn’t programmed it in,” admitted a spokeswoman sheepishly.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife

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