nomination

noun

nom·​i·​na·​tion ˌnä-mə-ˈnā-shən 

1

: the act, process, or an instance of nominating

2

: the state of being nominated

Examples of nomination in a Sentence

We expect him to get the Democratic nomination.

Membership is by nomination only.

The novel earned a nomination for the National Book Award.

The film received five Academy Award nominations.

The nominations for the Academy Awards have been announced.

Recent Examples on the Web

North of the city, half a dozen candidates are seeking the Democratic nomination for Moulton's soon-to-be-former seat in the 6th Congressional District. — Jared Kofsky, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026

Perhaps their analysis can shed light on your own predictions; viewers can also listen back to the Little Gold Men episode breaking down the nominations. — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 1 Sep. 2026

The nomination form simply asked managers who was ready, and readiness was being interpreted through familiarity. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

With his nomination now awaiting Senate approval, Cao steps into the hot seat as the war with Iran is reignited as Washington and Tehran trade military strikes yet again. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 1 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for nomination

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Kids Definition

nomination

noun

nom·​i·​na·​tion ˌnäm-ə-ˈnā-shən 

1

: the act, process, or an instance of nominating

2

: the state of being nominated