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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At his pre-match press conference on Friday, Alonso said that Caicedo’s injury was not serious but did not know if the midfielder would be available for the trip to the Premier League champions on Sunday. — Sam Joseph, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 In a press conference after the mistrial was declared, Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz declined to say whether his office would pursue a retrial. — Carmel Wroth, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026 Karen Bass called a press conference to say Los Angeles productions are at a standstill and Angelenos aren’t getting paid. — Joseph Kahn, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026 Michael Malone gave his first press conference in five months Tuesday at UNC. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for press conference

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First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of press conference was in 1937

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