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

Two minutes later, he was struck by Frontier Flight 4345 during its takeoff, DIA CEO Phil Washington revealed at a press conference on May 12. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026

Bayern’s board member for sport, Max Eberl explained during Friday’s press conference that Musiala’s two fainting incidents happened following a change to his medication. — Nnamdi Onyeagwara, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

That same year, Panettiere stood alongside Senator John Kerry for a joint press conference on Capitol Hill to urge the government for strong leadership in opposing commercial whaling and protecting marine life. — Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Europa Press via Getty Images Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho made a confession about new FC Barcelona signing Rodri and confirmed two injuries in his first press conference ahead of Espanyol. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 21 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