press conference
/'pres'kɔnfərəns/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A formal meeting where journalists ask questions: A press conference is an organized event where a person or group, often a public figure, official, or celebrity, makes statements and answers questions from members of the news media.
Usage
A press conference is typically called to announce important news, respond to a crisis, or provide official information directly to the public through journalists. It is a key tool in public relations and political communication. - The mayor called a press conference to address the new city policy. - After winning the championship, the team held a press conference for the media. - The company CEO scheduled a press conference to announce the quarterly results.
Advanced Usage
- To hold a press conference: To organize and conduct such an event.
- The president will hold a press conference this afternoon.
- To address the press conference: To speak at or to the assembled journalists.
- The minister addressed the press conference for over an hour.
Variants and Related Words
- News conference: A synonym for press conference.
- The spokesperson gave a statement at the news conference.
- Media briefing: A similar event, sometimes implying a more controlled or informational session rather than an open Q&A.
- The general gave a media briefing on the military operation.
Synonyms
- Media conference
- Press briefing
Related Phrases
- Press corps: The group of journalists who cover news events.
- The entire press corps was invited to the conference.
- Press release: A written statement distributed to the media, often issued before or after a press conference.
- They issued a press release summarizing the key points from the press conference.
Noun
- a conference at which press and tv reporters ask questions of a politician or other celebrity