press conference

American  

noun

1. a prearranged interview with news reporters, held to elicit publicity or, as granted by a dignitary, public official, research scientist, etc., to fulfill a request from the press.

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press conference British  

noun

1. an interview for press and television reporters given by a politician, film star, etc

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Etymology

Origin of press conference

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

“We can say four weeks, but it could be six, it could be eight, it could be three,” he said during a press conference.

From Barron's

Addressing European Union regulations that mandate higher sales of EVs over time, Zipse told a press conference they were doomed to failure.

From Barron's

The head of China's top economic planning body told a press conference that leaders had "the boldness and confidence to cope with various risks and market fluctuations", thanks to the scale of the Chinese economy.

From Barron's

Over hours of press conferences, speeches and dozens of social media posts, mentions of cyber operations are vanishingly rare.

From BBC

"I think there was a little bit of misunderstanding of my press conference yesterday and I was challenging the way things Arsenal are doing offensive blocks," said Hjulmand.

From BBC

Related Words

• interview
• news conference