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

In footage of the incident, Lucey and another reporter could be heard trying to talk at the same time -- a common occurrence as journalists in the press corps try to get the president's attention.

From Barron's

Today the press corps is so depleted, and so lacking in backbone, that no one has sprung forward to defend Date’s right to ask a legitimate question.

From Salon

Imagine if I had pulled Fox News’ credentials from the White House press corps.

From Salon

It’s not just the 217 executive actions in 100 days; it’s the stream of social media “truths” and the almost daily exchanges with the press corps.

From The Wall Street Journal

And in a remarkable act of repudiation, the U.S. press corps stands virtually united in defiance of the former “Fox & Friends Weekend” co-host — even his former employer Fox News.

From Salon