spokeswoman

[ spohks-woom-uhn ]

noun

, plural spokes·wom·en.

1. a woman who speaks for another person or for a group.

Gender Note

See -woman.

Word History and Origins

Origin of spokeswoman¹

First recorded in 1645–55; spokes(man) + -woman

Example Sentences

The questions continued after PMQ, as reporters sought to put the prime minister's official spokeswoman on the spot.

From BBC

Contacted by The Times, a spokeswoman for Mr. Garcia said the two men met “briefly at a golf tournament” but had no further association.

From New York Times

Laura Eimiller, a spokeswoman for the FBI, said she was “unable to comment on the investigation other than to say it’s continuing.”

From Los Angeles Times

The spokeswoman added that the challenges faced by the sector were hitting its ability to stay open, retain staff, and produce new work.

From BBC

A police spokeswoman told Dutch media that unrest had broken out around Dam Square in the heart of the capital, but did not say who was involved.

From BBC

Related Words

• spokesman
• spokesperson