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Synonyms

news conference

American  

noun

  1. a press conference, especially one held by a government official.


news conference British  

noun

  1. another name for press conference

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of news conference

First recorded in 1965–70

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However, Iraola told a news conference in Chicago at the beginning of Liverpool's pre-season tour of the United States that he wants to hang on to the player.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

Scaloni said he had not spoken to Messi, before bursting into tears himself then leaving the news conference.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni left his post-match news conference in tears when talking about his future after Sunday's World Cup final defeat by Spain.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

He is the first Asian player to win the Premier League Golden Boot, and Mayor Karen Bass spoke at Son’s introductory news conference.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 18, 2026

After the news conference, Dewey retired to his office, a room that the sheriff had temporarily lent him.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote

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