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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Police Chief Pamela Smith told reporters at a press conference. David Matthews, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2025 Casey DeSantis asked at the Tuesday press conference. Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2025 During the March 27 press conference, Manuel Reta, Lostnights head of artists and commercial relations, said fans could expect a lineup of 40 entertainers to be shared this week. Greta Cross, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025 Attorney General Rob Bonta said at a Thursday press conference that Trump has overstepped the executive branch’s authority by attempting to influence how states count ballots. William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for press conference

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 10 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

press conference

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