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

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.

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A South Ayrshire Council spokeswoman said: "Mr Taylor no longer works for South Ayrshire Council. We do not comment on former employees."

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The party's Cabinet Office spokeswoman Sarah Olney said: "How can they claim to be able to hold this new government to account when they have just as many disagreements with each other?"

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"DHL Express has taken measures in all European countries to protect its network, its employees and facilities, as well as its customers' shipments," a spokeswoman said a few weeks ago.

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At the time a DWP spokeswoman said: "We have always been clear this will be delivered in the most effective, compassionate way, with the right exceptions and safeguards in place."

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Related Words

• spokesman
• spokesperson