press conference

American  

noun

press conferences plural

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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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• press conferences
  plural

Etymology

Origin of press conference

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

At the emergency press conference at 1199SEIU, Mamdani directed New Yorkers who were concerned about their status to reach out to the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs for additional information and resources.

From Salon • Jun. 30, 2026

Lakers president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka said during his season-ending press conference with the media in May that they would give James time away with his family to decide his future.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

“If you harbored sock-puppet fears,” he wrote after Warsh’s debut press conference, “they should be largely gone.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

At a 5 February press conference, he said he'd have preserved the crime scene longer if given another opportunity.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

He might snap at you with a comment from the last press conference.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee

Related Words

• interview
• news conference