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.
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Photo: Getty Images Appearing in Madrid with castmates including Chris Pratt for The Electric State press conference, MBB showed off her space buns hair, with buns deliberately eschew—one at the top of her crown, and one toward her ear, featuring Lelet glossy pony cuffs on each bun. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2025 The details of the bills are still being negotiated by stakeholders, state legislators said during a press conference Wednesday afternoon at the Los Angeles headquarters of the Screen Actors Guild — American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2025 DeSantis said during a Monday press conference that further information on who will be part of the task force will be released in the coming days. David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025 Loomis showed a level of commitment to Carr that was lacking during Moore’s introductory press conference. Chris Licata, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for press conference

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of press conference was in 1937

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“Press conference.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/press%20conference. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.

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press conference

noun
: an interview given by a public figure to the press
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