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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
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Word History
First Known Use
1937, in the meaning defined above
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“Press conference.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/press%20conference. Accessed 14 Jul. 2024.
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press conference
noun
: an interview given by a public figure to the press
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