Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

news-conference

noun

/ˈnjuːz ˌkɒnfərəns/

Definition

A formal meeting where journalists and reporters gather to ask questions of a person or group who is presenting information or announcements.

Examples

The CEO held a news conference to announce the company’s new product line.
After the match, the coach faced a news conference to discuss the team’s performance.
Politicians often use news conferences to respond to significant issues in the media.

Meaning

A news conference is primarily a method of distributing information to the media through an organized event where public figures or organizations can address multiple reporters at once.