press secretary

American

noun

a person officially responsible for press and public relations for a prominent figure or organization and who often holds press conferences to answer journalists' questions.

Etymology

Origin of press secretary

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

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On Monday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the concern was what Tehran would do if Israel launched an assault first.

From The Wall Street Journal

Throughout the day, he spoke with the leaders of Israel, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, as well as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s secretary-general, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.

From The Wall Street Journal

In a statement to Salon, HHS Press Secretary Emily Hilliard said a “sudden loss” of pesticides like glyphosate in agricultural production “would be severe,” calling instead for “a gradual reduction in reliance on chemical-intensive production.”

From Salon

Meanwhile, in Washington, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in an interview with Fox News that no U.S. citizens have been reported directly affected by the violence in Mexico and reiterated the recommendation to follow State Department guidelines.

From Los Angeles Times

Kutler moved Psaki, the former press secretary to President Biden, to the 9 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times

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