press pool

Frequency: 4.31.3 per million words

A small group of journalists who represent a larger group, especially to cover an event where space is limited.

poolADJECTIVE + NOUN (resource)

Categories:

press

Examples (10)

  • A member of the press pool shouted out a question to the president.
  • Because of limited space, only a press pool was allowed inside the courtroom.
  • The White House press pool followed the president on his overseas trip.
  • Journalists in the press pool share their notes and photos with other media outlets.
  • The campaign announced that the press pool would be restricted during the private fundraiser.
  • A small press pool accompanied the rescue team to the site of the disaster.
  • Information from the press pool report was quickly distributed to newsrooms worldwide.
  • The governor declined to take questions from the press pool after the briefing.
  • Membership in the press pool is rotated among the major news organizations.
  • The press pool waited patiently outside the summit for an official statement.