briefing

noun

brief·​ing ˈbrē-fiŋ 

: an act or instance of giving precise instructions or essential information

Examples of briefing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Damaging winds and heavy rain are the primary threats, but hail and brief tornadoes can’t be ruled out, the weather service said in its latest weather briefing. — Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026

Road repairs are ongoing and electricity has been restored to more than 60,000 homes, Ding said at a news briefing. — ABC News, 9 July 2026

Trump lambasted Spain’s position during a March Oval Office briefing and threatened to cut trade with Spain, but did not follow through. — Tiago Ventura, Time, 9 July 2026

Welcome to the Wimbledon briefing, where The Athletic will explain the stories behind the stories on each day of the tournament. — James Hansen, New York Times, 9 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for briefing

• leafing
• debriefing