National Convention

American  

noun

1. French History. the legislature of France 1792–95.

2. U.S. Politics. a convention held every four years by each of the major political parties to nominate a presidential candidate.

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National Convention British  

noun

1. a convention held every four years by each major US political party to choose its presidential candidate

2. French history the longest-lasting of the revolutionary assemblies, lasting from Sept 1792 to Oct 1795, when it was replaced by the Directory

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Example Sentences

Jackson’s rhetoric and actions underscored his characterization of politics, made during his famous “Keep Hope Alive” speech at the 1988 Democratic National Convention, as “a moral arena where people come together to find common ground.”

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2026

In 2024, Lindell went “undercover” at the Democratic National Convention by shaving off his mustache and wearing sunglasses and a hat.

From Slate • Dec. 11, 2025

I attended almost every Democratic National Convention, as a professional and as part of a community of friends who were my political family.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 2025

It won him a speaking place, aged 23, at the 2016 Republican National Convention.

From BBC • Sep. 12, 2025

Virginia Demos, who teaches psychology at Harvard, recalls having long conversations with Tomkins during the 1988 Democratic National Convention.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell