news conference

noun

: press conference

Examples of news conference in a Sentence

The President will hold a news conference later today.

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Achord also went viral recently for his lengthy demonstration during a news conference of how to properly hold for rookie kicker Trey Smack’s field-goal attempts depending on the wind. — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Around 5,000 people were still evacuated because of the Hawk Fire, which began Saturday and grew quickly, Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam said at a news conference. — Phil Helsel, NBC news, 25 Aug. 2026 On Monday, police held a news conference and reiterated that investigators suspect foul play. — Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 Pennsylvania has confirmed 393 measles cases in 28 counties in 2026, Bogen said in a news conference Tuesday. — Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for news conference

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First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of news conference was in 1937

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