spin room

American  

[spin room, room] / ˈspɪn ˌrum, ˌrʊm /

noun

Politics

1. a designated area where politicians and their representatives meet with reporters and analysts following a debate, speech, or other political occasion.

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Etymology

Origin of spin room

First recorded in 1985–90; from spin ( def. ) (in the sense “influence in a particular direction”) + room ( def. )

Example Sentences

When the interview ended, Schiff ventured into a heavily refrigerated spin room set aside for reporters, though few were on hand, and they had little appetite to parse his performance.

From Los Angeles Times

After televised debates, he has fled reporters waiting in the spin room.

From New York Times

The spin room operates on a 24/7 schedule.

From Los Angeles Times

In his spin room following the debate, DeSantis explained to media his logic for engaging with a politician who is not a presidential candidate: There was not enough time for him to get his points across in larger debates with other Republican primary contestants.

From Los Angeles Times

The big event will include a designated filing center for eager reporters — there will also be a “spin room” and an official “Radio/Podcast Row” for the broadcast folks.

From Washington Times