1. A scheduled event at which photographers and journalists are invited to take pictures and gather information about a public figure, celebrity, or newsworthy event.
Usage: Common in entertainment, politics, and media contexts; British English usage is more frequent than American English

Examples

• The movie star attended a photocall to promote her new film.
• Photographers gathered at the photocall outside the courthouse.
• The royal family organized a photocall to announce the engagement.
• The politician's campaign scheduled a photocall at the local factory.
• Journalists waited eagerly at the photocall for the award ceremony.
• The band held a photocall before their world tour began.