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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
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
Dictionary Entries Near press conference
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“Press conference.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/press%20conference. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.
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press conference
noun
: an interview given by a public figure to the press
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