election
noun
the selection of a person or persons for office by vote.
nonelection
-
a word derived from
election.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Last year, the cable network saw its highest ratings ever in a nonelection year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 16, 2026
Alabama has nine full-time staff members, Perry said, a high mark for an nonelection year.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 21, 2021
In a regular nonpandemic, nonelection year, the holidays can be a stress-inducing whirlwind all on their own.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2020
In nonelection times, people here are less inclined to wear their ideology on their sleeves.
From Slate ● Oct. 14, 2016
When the story was breaking on Friday, CNN had its biggest nonelection rating in 10 years.
From New York Times ● Apr. 21, 2013
