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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Benitez was prone to making what were perceived as inflammatory comments about Chelsea in press conferences during his spell on Merseyside — remarks he was not allowed to forget when he was appointed at Stamford Bridge.
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Simon Johnson, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson used his postgame press conference to defend the 7-foot-4 Wembanyama, specifically the level of physicality Wembanyama gets from opponents during games.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Separately, two passengers on the MV Hondius are currently in a quarantine unit at Emory University in Georgia, health officials said during a May 11 press conference hosted by the University of Nebraska.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 11 May 2026
White made the announcement during the UFC 328 post-fight press conference at Prudential Center, framing the extension as recognition of Miller's record-setting career and ongoing value to the company.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
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Simon Johnson, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson used his postgame press conference to defend the 7-foot-4 Wembanyama, specifically the level of physicality Wembanyama gets from opponents during games.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Separately, two passengers on the MV Hondius are currently in a quarantine unit at Emory University in Georgia, health officials said during a May 11 press conference hosted by the University of Nebraska.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 11 May 2026
White made the announcement during the UFC 328 post-fight press conference at Prudential Center, framing the extension as recognition of Miller's record-setting career and ongoing value to the company.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
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“Press conference.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/press%20conference. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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