B2nounbusinessmedia
US/ˈspoʊks.pɜːr.sən/
UK/ˈspəʊks.pɜː.sən/
a person chosen to speak officially for a company, group or government
In context
A company spokesperson said the factory would stay open until June.
The airline spokesperson refused to comment on the delayed flights.
She was named spokesperson for the new health campaign last week.
Words that go with spokesperson
noun + noun
- company spokespersonA company spokesperson confirmed the news.
- government spokespersonA government spokesperson announced the new rules.
- press spokespersonThe press spokesperson sent out a short statement.
adjective + noun
- official spokespersonThe official spokesperson will answer questions at noon.
verb + preposition
- act as spokespersonHe will act as spokesperson during the crisis.
verb + noun
- appoint a spokespersonThe club decided to appoint a spokesperson.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The speaker of the company said prices would rise.Correct: A company spokesperson said prices would rise.