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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.

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

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"We want to reach peace and normalisation with the state of Lebanon," Saar said at a press conference.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

"I'm grateful that Mr Altman, his family, and his employees were uninjured in these attacks and are safe," San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins said at a Monday press conference on the state charges.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

The most memorable AGeepstakes moment of the week came in a Blanche press conference.

From Slate • Apr. 11, 2026

“The path we’re coming in, I don’t expect it to be visible for folks in California,” Artemis II Lead Flight Director Jeff Radigan said at a press conference Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

On November 9, an East German government spokesman named Gunter Schabowski gave a press conference at which he stated that travel restrictions between East and West Germany would be eased.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau

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