advance man

American  

[ad-vans-man, ‐-vahns‐] / ædˈvænsˌmæn, ‐ˈvɑns‐ /

Or advanceman

noun

1. advance.

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advance man British  

noun

1. an agent of a political candidate or other public figure who travels in advance of the candidate to organize publicity, arrange meetings, and make security checks

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Etymology

Origin of advance man

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

But he got a taste for scoops as an advance man to New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2026

He previously worked as an advance man in the Clinton White House.

From Slate • May 24, 2017

Finally there is George Gigicos, one of the few in Trump’s club with previous White House experience, having served as an advance man for President George W. Bush.

From Time • Jan. 20, 2017

As described in the complaint, the scheme revolved around Mr. Howe and Mr. Percoco, friends since Mr. Howe hired Mr. Percoco as an advance man for Mario Cuomo right out of college.

From New York Times • Oct. 7, 2016

“Wanted me to get the advance man to arrange for a vet. Didn’t seem to understand that the advance man was gone out in advance, hence the name.”

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen