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.
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During his postgame press conference, Dart thanked Wilson for the veteran mentorship leading up to his first career start. Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Sep. 2025 The subsequent uncertainty and introspection are exacerbated during a pre-festival press conference, which becomes a flashpoint when the cast and crew come under fire for an allegedly careless adaptation. Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 28 Sep. 2025 Individual performances have improved week on week, and Glasner reeled off the names of half his squad for praise during his post-match press conference. Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025 After the Lynx suffered an 84-76 loss to the Mercury, Reeve went on a lengthy rant in the postgame press conference. Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for press conference

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 5 Oct. 2025.

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press conference

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