spokesman

[ spohks-muhn ]

noun

, plural spokes·men.

1. a person who speaks for another or for a group.
2. a public speaker.

spokesman

/ ˈspəʊksˌpɜːsən; ˈspəʊksmən; ˈspəʊksˌwʊmən /

noun

1. a person authorized to speak on behalf of another person, group of people, or organization

Gender Note

See -man.

Word History and Origins

Origin of spokesman¹

1510–20; spoke ¹ (irregular as noun) + 's ¹ + -man

Example Sentences

Before serving as a Trump campaign aide, he was the spokesman for the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

From Salon

The gunmen initially targeted the convoy's police escort, the provincial spokesman said in a statement.

From BBC

A spokesman said the company wanted to “assure our stakeholders, partners and employees that we are a law-abiding organization, fully compliant with all laws.”

From New York Times

Dmitri S. Peskov, the Kremlin’s spokesman, declined to comment on Ukraine’s claim in his daily conference call with reporters on Thursday.

From New York Times

A spokesman for Bass issued a statement defending her record on spending.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• agent
• delegate
• deputy
• mediator
• representative
• spokesperson
• spokeswoman