press availability

English

A press availability by George W. Bush.

Etymology

Shortening of "press availability session." Originally synonymous with press conference.

Noun

press availability (plural press availabilities)

1. (US, politics, journalism) An event at which a politician is made available for questioning by the media.
   • 1974 June 5, Carl B. Leubsdorf, quoting Ronald Reagan, “Reagan Puts Presidential Ambitions 'Between Lines'”, in The Lima News‎^[1], page B12:

     I was told that there was a request for press availabilities.

   • 2007 November 3, Christina Bellantoni, “Hillary criticized for press strategy”, in Washington Times‎^[2], archived from the original on 14 February 2008:

     Mrs. Clinton rarely holds press availabilities or takes questions from reporters who cover her campaign.

Synonyms

• press avail
• news availability