press corps

American  

noun

1. a group of journalists representing various publications who regularly cover the same beat.

   the White House press corps.

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Etymology

Origin of press corps

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

The press corps headed outside, where clouds that had threatened to cancel the launch had evaporated.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Vlasto lives in the Manhattan district Bores is running in, and became known for a combative approach to dealing with the New York press corps when working for Cuomo in the early 2010s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

“The deal not only provides funding to support hundreds of new journalists but helps rebuild a robust and dynamic California press corps for years to come, reinforcing the vital role of journalism in our democracy.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026

Many of us in the White House press corps stood up, at one point or another, for each other.

From Salon • Dec. 5, 2025

After all, President Roosevelt had good relations with the press corps.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield