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spin room

American

[spin room, room] / ˈspɪn ˌrum, ˌrʊm /

noun

Politics

a designated area where politicians and their representatives meet with reporters and analysts following a debate, speech, or other political occasion.

Etymology

Origin of spin room

First recorded in 1985–90; from spin ( def. ) (in the sense “influence in a particular direction”) + room ( def. )

Example Sentences

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GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump greets reporters in the spin room following a March 3, 2016, debate in Detroit.

From Salon • Feb. 29, 2024

After televised debates, he has fled reporters waiting in the spin room.

From New York Times • Feb. 20, 2024

The spin room operates on a 24/7 schedule.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2024

If you’re more focused on state and national returns, check out our special edition spin room of Twitter numbers whisperers.

From Slate • Nov. 3, 2020

He worked the spin room in Charleston, S.C., after Tuesday night’s debate and was back in Washington on Wednesday morning.

From Washington Post • Feb. 27, 2020

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