media scrum

American

[mee-dee-uh skruhm] / ˈmi di ə ˌskrʌm /

noun

a chaotic attempt by a swarm of reporters to interview or photograph a celebrity, athlete, politician, etc..

The model faced a media scrum as she emerged from the taxi.

Etymology

Origin of media scrum

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

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"The law assumes that I am not guilty, and I am not guilty," Mr Jones told the media scrum waiting for him after his first court appearance in Sydney on Wednesday.

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2024

F1 correspondent Andrew Benson is in the paddock in Miami and took this picture yesterday of the media scrum to ask world champion Max Verstappen his views on Adrian Newey leaving Red Bull.

From BBC • May 2, 2024

Shohei Ohtani’s first media scrum from Camelback Ranch as a Dodger went just about as expected Friday.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2024

“I love Phil, I love playing for Phil,” Mike Trout said in his final media scrum of the year.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 2, 2023

Wilson’s mischievous grin as he walked away from the media scrum might have suggested otherwise, though.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 29, 2023

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