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

In her Downing Street press conference, she said: "It is already clear that the productivity performance…is weaker than previously thought."

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The party did not respond to a BBC request for comment, but is due to hold a press conference on Friday to address what it calls the "Russia-Ukraine matter".

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"They were in DC to keep DC safe," she said at a press conference on Thursday.

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On Tuesday, in his first press conference for 18 months, Hichilema set out to defend his record and laid out his achievements on the key issues of the economy and power generation.

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It’s a cherished press conference ritual: the question from the kid reporter.

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Related Words

• interview 
• news conference