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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During a press conference, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Esmail Baghaei spoke about Iran's nuclear program amid tensions between itself, the United States, and Israel, following Tel Aviv's recent attack. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 Elections officials noted that 10 police officers were present during last week's press conference to discuss the city's election operations. Joe Guillen, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024 Lan indicated at a press conference last month that an increase in the local debt limit was in the works. Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024 Buster Posey announced during his introductory press conference that Pete Putila would transition from being the Giants’ general manager to another role in the organization. Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for press conference 

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 23 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

press conference

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