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

Warner had the most eyebrow-raising quote of the 49ers’ postgame press conferences ahead of their 16-hour flight home, while many of his teammates sidestepped questions about the disparate approaches the teams had before the game. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Indeed, Clooney was everywhere this year, making appearances at a press conference, the opening-night ceremony and a master class. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026

Francis’ press conference in 1955 was the culmination of a movement that had been building for years. — Adam Zimmerman, STAT, 11 Sep. 2026

At a press conference inside the state Supreme Court building, Hoskins and Hanaway defended their actions related to the map while also acknowledging that the 2022 map would likely be used in November. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

press conference

noun

: an interview given by a public figure to the press