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

See Examples For:

press conference

"These kind of impacts are not normal. They're unprecedented for our community," said Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson during a weekend press conference.

From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026

"I kiss Rodrigo and say thanks," De Zerbi said in his post-match press conference.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

Marcos Charles, a senior ICE official, also addressed the press conference and said Belgal had "refused lawful orders to exit his vehicle."

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

“We cannot afford to lower our guard,” a senior Kenyan health official, Patrick Amoth, said Tuesday at a press conference announcing the death.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 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

Related Words

• interview
• news conference