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

Everybody wants to be Stanley Tucci, whose Tucci in Italy is one of the 23 shows eligible for nomination in this category. —Joe Reid, Vulture, 20 June 2026

Councilwoman Janeese Lewis George won the nomination after former Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie conceded on Thursday. —Sydney Topf, The Washington Examiner, 19 June 2026

That comes as no surprise, given how the Sam & Cat vet has demonstrated her prowess on the big screen with a Best Supporting Actress nomination for Wicked. —Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 June 2026

The nomination deadline has been extended to July 31. —San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 June 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