Definition

1. 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

1. a conference at which press and tv reporters ask questions of a politician or other celebrity