press conference
noun
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.
Origin of press conference
First recorded in 1935–40
Words nearby press conference
press bed,
press box,
press brake,
press bureau,
press clipping,
press conference,
press corps,
press cupboard,
press fastener,
press fit,
press gallery
Example sentences from the Web for press conference
But she loses interest in her press-conference confessionals.
Judge Me Not: Jonathan Dee’s ‘A Thousand Pardons’ Reviewed |Benjamin Lytal |March 13, 2013 |DAILY BEASTYes, the press-conference gaffe—saying “the private sector is doing fine”—was bad.
Michael Tomasky on Obama’s Gaffe and How His Campaign Lost Its Groove |Michael Tomasky |June 9, 2012 |DAILY BEASTI blogged the press-conference even before I'd sent out the invitations to the press.
Little Brother |Cory Doctorow"Hold a press-conference," is what Ange said, as we sat in the cafe near her place that evening.
Little Brother |Cory Doctorow
British Dictionary definitions for press conference
press conference
noun
an interview for press and television reporters given by a politician, film star, etc