preconvention

adjective

pre·​con·​ven·​tion ˌprē-kən-ˈven(t)-shən How to pronounce preconvention (audio)
: occurring before a convention
preconvention proceedings
a preconvention announcement

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of preconvention was in 1884

Dictionary Entries Near preconvention

Cite this Entry

“Preconvention.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preconvention. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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