press-conference

Vocabulary Word

Definition

A 'press conference' is an event organized to present information publicly. It's for news journalists to ask questions about something newsworthy. The person answering questions can be anyone with relevant information like a business leader, famous athlete, or politician.

Examples in Different Contexts

In politics, 'press conferences' are used by government officials or political figures to communicate with the public through the media. A political spokesperson might say, 'The senator will address the recent policy changes and respond to media inquiries during the press conference.'

Practice Scenarios

Creative

Scenario:

We've got an exclusive sneak peek of our latest movie that we're excited about. It's high time we discussed how to create a buzz around it.

Response:

A well-prepared press conference could be a great way to generate hype for our new film project.

Business

Scenario:

We've seen a lot of speculation in the media lately about the merger. How can we go about addressing these rumors directly?

Response:

We could clarify these rumors by holding a press conference and address the facts directly.