press release
noun
a statement prepared and distributed to the press by a public relations firm, governmental agency, etc.
Also called
news release,
release.
Origin of press release
First recorded in 1955–60
Words nearby press release
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press on,
press one's luck,
press party,
press proof,
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press secretary,
press section,
press stud,
press the flesh,
press time
British Dictionary definitions for news release
press release
noun
an official announcement or account of a news item circulated to the press