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

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage announced his new top team at a press conference in the Assembly Hall at Church House in Westminster last week.

From BBC

For the company, the IPO is a way to fuel its bid to establish a presence in Southeast Asia, Executive Chairman Jeffrey Cheah said at a press conference on Friday.

From The Wall Street Journal

But Mr. Oz would be wise to maintain the pox-on-all-your-fraudsters attitude of his press conference, in which he also called out Florida.

From The Wall Street Journal

Campaigners have grown uneasy about the EU's expected response, which is to be presented at a press conference in Brussels Thursday afternoon.

From Barron's

Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Mamdani said he saw video of the incident and doesn't think there should be charges.

From BBC

Related Words

• interview
• news conference