press-agentry

[ pres-ey-juhn-tree ]

noun

1. the vocation or responsibilities of a press agent.
2. publicity produced by a press agent's work or skill, especially in making a person or thing seem more desirable, admirable, or successful.

Word History and Origins

Origin of press-agentry¹

First recorded in 1910–15; press agent + -ry

Related Words

• attention
• clout
• commercial
• distribution
• fame
• hoopla
• hype
• noise
• notoriety
• propaganda