press conference

noun

: an interview or announcement given by a public figure to the press by appointment

Examples of press conference in a Sentence

The President will hold a press conference later today.
Recent Examples on the Web Jacqui Irwin, who spearheaded the effort, said at a January press conference. Nicole Nixon, Sacramento Bee, 11 July 2024 Where is President Joe Biden's press conference today? Chris Sims, The Courier-Journal, 11 July 2024 Instead, the exact same situation now applies to Joe Biden, who will be holding a solo press conference today. New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 11 July 2024 The governor’s press office did not directly comment on the Fringe’s offer or invitation when questioned by the Orlando Sentinel, instead providing a video link to the June press conference in which DeSantis first referenced the Fringe. Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for press conference 

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Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of press conference was in 1937

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“Press conference.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/press%20conference. Accessed 14 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

press conference

noun
: an interview given by a public figure to the press
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