press conference

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.

press conference

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of press conference¹

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

However, during a press conference held in the city of Peshawar on Friday, a top general alleged Afghanistan was being used as a "base of operation for terrorism against Pakistan".

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Pakistan's military spokesman, in a televised press conference on Friday, did not directly respond when questioned whether Pakistan was responsible for the attacks.

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The week began for us at a Moral Monday press conference on Sept. 29 outside of GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell’s office in Louisville, Kentucky.

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“We stalled,” Oz said at a White House press conference Tuesday.

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“We have also identified an exciting therapy that may benefit large numbers of children who suffer from autism,” Kennedy said at the press conference.

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Related Words

• interview 
• news conference