press secretary

noun

1. a person officially responsible for press and public relations for a prominent figure or organization and who often holds press conferences to answer journalists' questions.

Word History and Origins

Origin of press secretary¹

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

What a joy it’s going to be trying to decipher whatever is said by whoever becomes Trump’s press secretary, with Budowich in charge behind the scenes.

From Salon

On Wednesday, the prime minister's press secretary told reporters the 5% threshold set by the previous government "remains the same".

From BBC

Trump press secretary Karoline Leavitt told Fox News on Sunday "we know he promised to sign an executive order to secure the southern border".

From BBC

“This is part of the process, when we talk about a peaceful transfer of power,” White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times

Her former press secretary, Stephanie Grisham, wrote in her own memoir that Mrs Trump refused to issue a statement condemning the violence, leading Ms Grisham to resign.

From BBC