spokeswoman

noun
spokes·​wom·​an | \ ˈspōks-ˌwu̇-mən How to pronounce spokeswoman (audio) \

Definition of spokeswoman

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

Examples of spokeswoman in a Sentence

The company's spokeswoman addressed the reporters.

Recent Examples on the Web

Tamara Lawrence, a Naval Special Warfare Command spokeswoman, in a statement. Andrew Dyer, San Diego Union-Tribune, "San Diego-based SEAL Team 7 ‘command triad’ fired after platoon kicked out of Iraq," 6 Sep. 2019 Dana McHugh, an American Dream spokeswoman, said in an email. Fortune, "Reaching the American Dream: a Traffic Nightmare?," 3 Sep. 2019 Teri Barbera, a Bradshaw spokeswoman, did not immediately respond to an inquiry into whether the sheriff wants to testify. Skyler Swisher, sun-sentinel.com, "U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel calls for South Florida congressional hearing on Jeffrey Epstein plea deal and work release," 27 Aug. 2019 Worters, the industry spokeswoman, said ransom payments aren't the only example of insurers saving money by enriching criminals. Ars Technica, "The Extortion Economy: Insurance companies and the rise in ransomware attacks," 27 Aug. 2019 Anita Shandi, a department spokeswoman, said in an email the firefighter sustained only a minor back strain and was released from the hospital that night. Andy Nguyen, Glendale News-Press, "Having fully contained the Eagle Rock fire, firefighters now focus on cleanup," 27 Aug. 2019 Worters, the industry spokeswoman, said ransom payments aren’t the only example of insurers saving money by enriching criminals. Renee Dudley, ProPublica, "The Extortion Economy: How Insurance Companies Are Fueling a Rise in Ransomware Attacks," 27 Aug. 2019 Sarah Sanders, Trump's former spokeswoman, will now work at ... Josh Hafner, USA TODAY, "OnPolitics: No Greenland for you," 22 Aug. 2019 The potentially armed person was seen in the Spartan Complex, a building that houses classrooms and faculty offices, said spokeswoman Robin McElhatton. Nanette Asimov, SFChronicle.com, "Shelter-in-place alert at San Jose State due to possible gunman," 8 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of spokeswoman

1569, in the meaning defined above

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spokeswoman

noun

English Language Learners Definition of spokeswoman

: a woman who speaks for or represents someone or something

spokeswoman

noun
spokes·​wom·​an | \ ˈspōks-ˌwu̇-mən How to pronounce spokeswoman (audio) \
plural spokeswomen\ -​ˌwi-​mən \

Kids Definition of spokeswoman

: a woman who speaks for or represents someone or something

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