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

No bus services are currently serving the station or the interchange due to the incident, a spokesman for Stagecoach said.

From BBC

A No 10 spokesman refused to comment on the specific case but said the government would fulfil its "legal obligations".

From BBC

“The president is very concerned and is following the situation closely,” a spokesman at the Elysée palace said.

From BBC

“Passengers will not be able to enter the South Terminal while this is ongoing,” the spokesman said.

From BBC

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

From Salon

Related Words

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