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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Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos previously spoke out against Banfield’s reporting, without mentioning her by name, in a press conference just days after explosive report, which was later picked up by TMZ and other outlets. Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 16 Feb. 2026 So what does this mean for Schoen’s future with the organization as the GM prepares for next week’s NFL Combine press conference in Indianapolis? Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026 In fact, not at all until after the jury press conference. Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 16 Feb. 2026 In this file photo from 2008, then-DA Gwendolyn Keyes speaks at a press conference. Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 16 Feb. 2026 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 18 Feb. 2026.

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press conference

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