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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Extensive fire damage to the Pennsylvania Governor’s Mansion and is seen during a press conference in Harrisburg on April 13, 2025. Time, 14 Apr. 2025 Pennsylvania State Police Col. Christopher Paris said Sunday during a press conference that 38-year-old Cody Balmer had been arrested over the fire, which Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) said woke up his family at 2 a.m. Sunday morning. Tara Suter, The Hill, 13 Apr. 2025 To Step Down As Managing Director Of Singapore’s Hotel Properties Cassidy also mentioned The Masters golf tournament and final round ahead near the end of his press conference Saturday. Jay Ginsbach, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025 At a press conference Sunday evening, authorities named 38-year-old Cody Balmer as the suspect. Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 13 Apr. 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 22 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

press conference

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