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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What to do nearby All of downtown Albuquerque is within walking distance from here, including the city’s convention center and business and government centers. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026 But right now, state law requires Orange County to spend most of that money on things that promote more tourism, like visitor advertising and convention center expansions. Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026 The main events on preview night are mainly taking place away from the convention center at the Marriott Marquis hotel with viewings of Star Trek episodes and cult classic movies. Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026 The case stemmed from a 2022 FBI undercover operation where agents posed as real estate developers interested in building a convention center hotel in downtown Jackson, the outlet reported. Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 30 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 20 Jul. 2026.

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