convention center

noun

: a building or set of buildings designed to hold many people and used for meetings
The conference was held at the new convention center.

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As the convention opened, hundreds packed the line stretching outside the convention center. — Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 28 June 2026 The pop culture company is one of the must-see destinations of the convention center, thanks in part to its expansive line-up of convention-only exclusives that fans and collectors insatiably gobble up. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2026 They are allowed to bring in neck and handheld fans, said the authority, which operates its namesake convention center, the stadium and Centennial Olympic Park, where Fan Fest is held. — Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 29 June 2026 Even the projects approved in the last examination of tourist-tax revenue (an expansion of the convention center, improvements to Camping World Stadium and the KIA Center, and arts and cultural venues) would look risky if approved today. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for convention center

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“Convention center.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/convention%20center. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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