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

At this year’s Latin Grammys, Bad Bunny is up for nine awards, including double nominations in the Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Urban Song categories. —Walden Green, Pitchfork, 14 Nov. 2025

Earlier this month the performance saw Lycurgo land a British Independent Film Award nomination for best supporting actor. —Alex Ritman, Variety, 14 Nov. 2025

In the six years since Tarantino released his most recent movie, Madison has won an Oscar, and Butler has received an Academy Award nomination. —Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025

Moving forward, post-nominations, SAG will be advising everyone to use The Actor Awards. —Pete Hammond, Deadline, 14 Nov. 2025

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