convention center

American  

noun

• convention centers
  plural

1. a large civic building or group of buildings designed for conventions, industrial shows, and the like, having large unobstructed exhibit areas and often including conference rooms, hotel accommodations, restaurants, and other facilities.

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• convention centers
  plural

Example Sentences

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convention center

Saturday night ended with some friends at a barbecue place across from the convention center, a spot made famous by the movie “Top Gun.”

From Salon ● Jul. 31, 2026

Councilmember Tim McOsker, who endorsed Bass, said the mayor made the right call on both the raises and the convention center, dismissing Raman’s criticism.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2026

San Francisco has a much larger convention center and far more hotel rooms, which organizers say is why it’s hosting so many events.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 3, 2026

Demos, presentations and meetings will take place in a massive convention center as well as ballrooms and suites throughout the city.

From Barron's ● Jan. 3, 2026

At least I was until I walked into the convention center on the first day of competition.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad