B2nounmediapolitics
US/ˈspoʊks.mən/
UK/ˈspəʊks.mən/
a man who speaks officially for a group, company or government
In context
A company spokesman said the factory would reopen next month.
The spokesman refused to comment on the rumors about the merger.
He works as a spokesman for the health ministry.
Words that go with spokesman
noun + noun
- company spokesmanA company spokesman confirmed the layoffs.
- police spokesmanA police spokesman said two people were arrested.
- government spokesmanThe government spokesman denied the report.
noun + preposition
- spokesman forHe is the spokesman for the president.
adjective + noun
- official spokesmanThe official spokesman will speak at noon.
- senior spokesmanA senior spokesman said no one was hurt.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She is a spokesman.Correct: She is a spokeswoman (or a spokesperson).