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 The woman first came forward at a press conference with Gloria Allred in August 2017. Gene Maddaus, Variety, 12 Mar. 2024 In his winner’s press conference, the victor had laid out his celebratory plans: tucking into dessert at Grandma’s house, just a 20-minute trip away from the venue. Don Riddell, CNN, 12 Mar. 2024 Violet Evelyn Alberts was found dead in her Montecito, Calif., home in May 2022, Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown said at a press conference Thursday. Liam Quinn, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024 During his career, he was named the top employee during his third year with the office and received glowing reviews from his coworkers, said Jack Foster, director of the court’s civil process servers in a press conference after his death. Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2024 Karen Brinson Bell, executive director with the State Board of Elections, told reporters at a press conference on the morning of Super Tuesday there no major issues with photo ID requirements have been reported. Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2024 Philadelphia Eagles legend Jason Kelce announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday, March 4, in an emotional press conference that highlighted his love for his wife, Kylie Kelce. Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 4 Mar. 2024 The last time there was no premier's press conference after the congress was in 1992, state broadcaster CCTV said. Ken Moritsugu and Elaine Kurtenbach, Quartz, 4 Mar. 2024 The remaining two, Buitrago and Beristain, held a press conference this past July, demanding answers, then resigned a few days later. Alma Guillermoprieto, The New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2024

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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 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

press conference

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