press conference

noun

1. a prearranged interview with news reporters, held to elicit publicity or, as granted by a dignitary, public official, research scientist, etc., to fulfill a request from the press.

press conference

noun

1. an interview for press and television reporters given by a politician, film star, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of press conference¹

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

The study, which has not been published or peer-reviewed but presented in a press conference Sunday, began in June and enrolled only around 2,000 participants, about half of which received a placebo.

From Ars Technica

In the press conference after the Rams’ playoff loss to the Green Bay Packers, McVay refused to commit to Goff as his starting quarterback for 2021.

From FiveThirtyEight

“His biggest improvement and where they really developed, off the dribble he’s really tough,” said Sixers head coach Doc Rivers, who has faced Brown and the Celtics twice already this season, during a Zoom press conference last week.

From FiveThirtyEight

Ten minutes later, he tweeted again, saying “Big press conference today in Philadelphia at Four Seasons Total Landscaping,” which, no offense to the business, many in the press had never heard of.

From Time

In my initial press conference I spoke about the importance of integrity and I meant it.

From Washington Post

At a press conference today with Scalise, Speaker Boehner again defended him.

From The Daily Beast

Boyce was asked at a press conference if Polanco went peacefully.

From The Daily Beast

He could deliver a quick, effective speech, or hold a proper press conference.

From The Daily Beast

After the shooting, the police literally turned their backs on de Blasio during a press conference.

From The Daily Beast

At his year-end, pre-Hawaii press conference, we caught a rare glimpse of peak Obama.

From The Daily Beast

There was a picture of the general at a press conference, and notes about his role in the difficult Haiti mission.

From Project Gutenberg

I blogged the press-conference even before I'd sent out the invitations to the press.

From Project Gutenberg

And were you asked any other questions at that press conference that you can recollect as being important at this time?

From Project Gutenberg

I recall Dr. Baxter came in after the press conference had begun, but I don't believe he said anything.

From Project Gutenberg

Well, what questions were asked of you and what responses did you give at that press conference?

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• interview
• news conference