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spokesman

noun
spokes·​man | \ ˈspōks-mən How to pronounce spokesman (audio) \

Definition of spokesman

: a person who speaks as the representative of another or others often in a professional capacity

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Other Words from spokesman

spokesmanship \ ˈspōks-​mən-​ˌship How to pronounce spokesmanship (audio) \ noun

Examples of spokesman in a Sentence

A White House spokesman answered questions from the reporters. a spokesman for the cattle industry

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Commerce Department spokesman Kevin Manning didn’t publicly offer further details. Washington Post, "Short-lived partnership between Census and Muslim group over," 4 Sep. 2019 Department spokesman Chris Gautz says the mail policy is designed to keep prisons safe and MDOC workers’ lives private. USA TODAY, "Cat burglar, prison bats, USS Arizona Memorial: News from around our 50 states," 4 Sep. 2019 An off-duty officer from the Guardia Civil police force found Fernandez Ochoa's body Wednesday at La Peñota, a mountain near Cercedilla, northwest of the Spanish capital, a Guardia Civil spokesman told CNN. Jack Guy, CNN, "Body of Olympic skier Blanca Fernandez Ochoa found near Madrid," 4 Sep. 2019 Derek Green, a Burbank Police Department spokesman, said the operator was able to keep the man on the phone long enough for officers to arrive and take him into custody. Andy Nguyen, Burbank Leader, "Man suspected of trying to rob 7-Eleven using false bomb threat," 3 Sep. 2019 Santa Barbara County Fire Department spokesman Mike Eliason said on Twitter the boat caught fire while it was anchored near the island. Alex Sundby, CBS News, "34 people missing after deadly boat fire off coast of Southern California," 2 Sep. 2019 Of those, four were taken to Harborview Medical Center with minor injuries in stable condition, Seattle Fire Department spokesman David Cuerpo said in a briefing with reporters at Seattle Center. Paige Cornwell, The Seattle Times, "More than 2 dozen injured at Bumbershoot after stage barricade collapses," 1 Sep. 2019 Jonathan Baxter, a San Francisco fire department spokesman, said firefighters found smoke pouring from multiple floors of the six-story building. Alejandro Serrano, SFChronicle.com, "Zendesk HQ in San Francisco evacuated after fire, Market Street partially shut down," 27 Aug. 2019 Officer Alexandra Bell was treated for injuries to her eyes that were not permanent, and suffered several bruises to her face, department spokesman Det. Cory Shaffer, cleveland.com, "North Royalton man accused of trying to gouge officer’s eyes during attack faces attempted murder charge," 26 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of spokesman

1537, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for spokesman

probably irregular from spoke, obsolete past participle of speak

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spokesman

noun

English Language Learners Definition of spokesman

: someone who speaks for or represents a person, company, etc.

spokesman

noun
spokes·​man | \ ˈspōks-mən How to pronounce spokesman (audio) \
plural spokesmen\ ˈspōks-​mən How to pronounce spokesmen (audio) \

Kids Definition of spokesman

: a person who speaks for or represents someone or something

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