press conference
noun
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 conferences
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pluralof press conference.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Her supporters have run a media campaign which included two well-publicised press conferences.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
After Powell’s press conferences, “we just sort of took for granted that the consensus view had been well represented and fleshed out,” Tang said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
“I would do press conferences, and the questions were always the same. ‘
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
Powell stepped up the frequency of press conferences to every meeting in January 2019 — a change from his two immediate predecessors, who held them four times a year.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026
Paul stayed only one day, which he spent examining MDR patients and giving television press conferences with the vice minister of justice.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
