What does "press release" mean?

An official written statement that is sent to the media so that it can be publicized.

What is a synonym for "press release"?

Common synonyms include: bulletin, communiques, communiqué, handout, media release, media-related.

noun

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Noun

1
An official written statement that is sent to the media so that it can be publicized.
"The company sent out a press release announcing its new product."
2
an announcement distributed to members of the press in order to supplement or replace an oral presentation wordnet

"The company sent out a press release announcing its new product."