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

"The situation remains fluid and dangerous," Emerson told a press conference in Geneva.

From Barron's

"After four years, the situation is more stable" in Ukraine, Adam Szlapka, spokesman for Poland's pro-European government, said at a press conference.

From Barron's

“I would say this is the same kind of hysteria that we heard on April 2nd,” said Bessent at a press conference from Davos, Switzerland, where the World Economic Forum is being held.

From MarketWatch

The ECB’s vice president, who appears with the president at press conferences following rate decisions, focuses primarily on financial-stability issues, while also having a say in monetary policy.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Sometimes you can react in the heat of the moment," Thiaw told French television shortly before his post-match press conference was cancelled when fighting broke out among journalists.

From Barron's

Related Words

• interview
• news conference