press release

noun

1. a statement prepared and distributed to the press by a public relations firm, governmental agency, etc.

press release

noun

1. an official announcement or account of a news item circulated to the press

Word History and Origins

Origin of press release¹

First recorded in 1955–60

Related Words

• announcement 
• bulletin 
• handout 
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• notice 
• statement