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

This is consistent across multiple studies, repeated in different countries around the world, including those mentioned in today’s press conference. — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

In a press conference after the hearing, officials sent their condolences to Thompson’s family, while excoriating those who glorified Mangione. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026

While Leavitt was on maternity leave earlier this year, a rotating cast of administration officials held press conferences in the briefing room, including Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. — Emily Chang, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

Chicago Bears President/CEO Kevin Warren and Chairman George McCaskey held a press conference Thursday regarding the team’s stadium plans. — Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 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