press agent

noun

: an agent employed to establish and maintain good public relations through publicity

press-agent verb

press-agentry

ˈpres-ˈā-jən-trē

noun

Word History

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First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of press agent was in 1883

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“Press agent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/press%20agent. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.

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press agent

noun

: a person employed to establish and keep up good public relations by publicity

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