press conference
nounUK /ˈpres ˌkɒn.fər.əns/
US /ˈpres ˌkɑːn.fɚ.əns/
A meeting where people ask questions to someone important, like a leader or a star.
The coach held a press conference after the big game.
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2. A formal session where a company announces news to journalists.
The company called a press conference to reveal its new phone.
3. A public question-and-answer event with a politician.
The mayor answered questions at the press conference.
4. A gathering where athletes or celebrities talk to the media.
The singer smiled during the press conference before her concert.