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press conference
noun
: an interview or announcement given by a public figure to the press by appointment
Examples of press conference in a Sentence
The President will hold a press conference later today.
Recent Examples on the Web
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Civil rights attorney Ben Crump, who is representing the Fortson family, said at Monday's press conference that the deputy went to the wrong apartment.
—Tesfaye Negussie, ABC News, 3 June 2024
Thus the daily displays of Republican officials, including House Speaker Mike Johnson, showing up in court to support Mr. Trump and hold their own press conferences.
—Peter Grier, The Christian Science Monitor, 28 May 2024
As of last Wednesday, doctors speaking at a hospital press conference refused to comment on the extent of the damage to Reeve's spinal cord or predict if the paralysis is permanent.
—People Staff, Peoplemag, 27 May 2024
More than 320 structures were destroyed or damaged, said Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, speaking at a Sunday evening press conference near a Shell travel center that was demolished with 60 to 80 people taking shelter inside.
—Tom Johanningmeier, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1937, in the meaning defined above
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“Press conference.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/press%20conference. Accessed 12 Jun. 2024.
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press conference
noun
: an interview given by a public figure to the press
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