conventioneer

American  

[kuhn-ven-shuh-neer] / kənˌvɛn ʃəˈnɪər /

noun

1. a person, as a political delegate, who participates in a convention.

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verb (used without object)

1. to participate in a convention.

Etymology

Origin of conventioneer

First recorded in 1930–35; convention + -eer

Example Sentences

And it’s not just the crazy costumed folks like the man dressed as Uncle Sam maneuvering his Segway between conventioneers on Milwaukee's Wisconsin Avenue.

From Salon

The DisneylandForward materials mention the land as “the perfect location to cater to locals, conventioneers, hotel and Disneyland Resort guests with restaurants, hotels, live music, shopping, ticketed shows and theme park experiences.”

From Los Angeles Times

About 10 people lined up inside Le Regency Deli & Cafe in downtown San Francisco — a mix of law firm employees, construction workers, project managers, conventioneers and municipal staffers.

From Los Angeles Times

Such markets are more reliant on business travelers and conventioneers, who have yet to return in full force.

From Los Angeles Times

It was a hangout for Senator Joseph R. McCarthy and his sidekicks, and the conventioneers and tourists flocked to see the Capitol insiders as much as the entertainment.

From New York Times