spokeswoman
Americannoun
plural
spokeswomenGender
See -woman.
Etymology
Origin of spokeswoman
First recorded in 1645–55; spokes(man) + -woman
Example Sentences
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A commission spokeswoman said the EU executive was continuously monitoring prices and has already "taken several measures to help farmers with affordability of fertilisers".
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
A spokeswoman told The Wall Street Journal earlier this year that the company “always explicitly opposed any form of illegal or abusive conduct” on its network.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Barger, who represents Altadena, Calif., has “consistently flagged” insurance issues to Zeldin and his staff, said spokeswoman Helen Chavez Garcia.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
“This tragedy underscores the responsibility employers have to anticipate hazards and take meaningful steps to protect workers, especially in high-risk operations involving explosive materials,” Cal/OSHA spokeswoman Denisse Gomez said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 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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