"pool spray" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: pool sprays [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} pool spray (plural pool sprays)
  1. (US politics, journalism) An event in which photographers and other members of the news media are allowed to visit briefly with the US President or other top US government officials, especially on the occasion of a meeting with leaders or high-level officials from other countries. Tags: US Categories (topical): Mass media, US politics Related terms: photo opportunity
    Sense id: en-pool_spray-en-noun-oHGrLBtT Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, journalism, media, politics

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