convention
noun
a large formal meeting or assembly, as of members, representatives, or delegates, for discussion of and action on particular matters of common concern.
conventions
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pluralof convention.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The clash signifies a significant break in the relationship between Smith and the NABJ, which hosted Smith and live broadcasts of his show at its 2024 and 2025 conventions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
Mala Wangzi has opened pop-up museums around the country, held more than 4,000 latiao-themed weddings for superfan couples, and sponsored e-sport events, music festivals, and animation conventions.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
We spoke to David Gans back in June about the Black conventions that were so fundamental to the ultimate framing of the Reconstruction Amendments.
From Slate ● Aug. 10, 2026
Monopoly Events run scores of conventions, including Comic-Cons in Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham and the north east of England.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
The Antifederalist opponents of the Constitution made precisely these points, but they were outmaneuvered, outargued, and ultimately outvoted by a dedicated band of national advocates in nine of the state ratifying conventions.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
