spokesman

[ˈspoʊksmən]

spokesman Definition

• 1. a person who speaks on behalf of a group or organization
• 2. a man who is the official representative of a company, organization, etc.

Using spokesman: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "spokesman" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The company's spokesman declined to comment on the issue.

• Example

  The union spokesman announced that the strike would continue.

• Example

  The government spokesman said that the new policy would be implemented soon.

spokesman Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for spokesman

• representative
• mouthpiece
• agent

Phrases with spokesman

• spokeswoman

  a female spokesperson

  Example

  The company's spokeswoman addressed the media about the new product launch.

• press spokesman

  a person who represents an organization or company to the media

  Example

  The press spokesman for the White House briefed the journalists about the President's schedule.

• spokesperson for

  a person who speaks on behalf of a particular group or organization

  Example

  The spokesperson for the environmental group criticized the government's decision to allow mining in the protected area.

Origins of spokesman

from 'spoke' (past participle of 'speak') + 'man'

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Summary: spokesman in Brief

A 'spokesman' [ˈspoʊksmən] is a person, usually a man, who speaks on behalf of a group or organization. It can also refer to a male official representative of a company or organization. Examples of usage include 'The company's spokesman declined to comment on the issue.' and 'The union spokesman announced that the strike would continue.' Synonyms include 'representative' and 'mouthpiece,' while informal terms are 'spokesguy' and 'spokesdude.'