press agent

press a·gent

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pres ey-juh nt]
- /prɛs ˈeɪ dʒənt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pres ey-juh nt]
- /prɛs ˈeɪ dʒənt/

Definitions of press agent words

noun press agent a person employed to promote the interests of an individual, organization, etc., by obtaining favorable publicity through advertisements, mentions in columns, and the like. 1
noun press agent public relations manager 1
countable noun press agent A press agent is a person who is employed by a famous person to give information about that person to the press. 0
noun press agent a person employed to obtain favourable publicity, such as notices in newspapers, for an organization, actor, etc 0
noun press agent a person whose business is to get publicity in the news media for a person or organization 0

See all 5 definitions of press agent

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Origin of press agent

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

First recorded in 1880-85

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Parts of speech for Press agent

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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press agent popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for press agent

noun press agent

advance man — an agent of a political candidate or other public figure who travels in advance of the candidate to organize publicity, arrange meetings, and make security checks
arranger — An arranger is a musician who arranges music by other composers, either for particular instruments or voices, or for a particular performance.

verb press agent

advertise — If someone or something advertises a particular quality, they show it in their appearance or behaviour.
ballyhooed — a clamorous and vigorous attempt to win customers or advance any cause; blatant advertising or publicity.
circularize — to distribute circulars to
hyped — to stimulate, excite, or agitate (usually followed by up): She was hyped up at the thought of owning her own car.
hyping — to stimulate, excite, or agitate (usually followed by up): She was hyped up at the thought of owning her own car.

All 9 Synonyms of press agent