press corps

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noun

a group of journalists representing various publications who regularly cover the same beat: the White House press corps.

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Nearby words

press box, press brake, press bureau, press clipping, press conference, press corps, press cupboard, press fastener, press fit, press gallery, press gang

Origin of press corps

First recorded in 1935–40

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