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

On Monday, two major labor union leaders, Randi Weingarten and Lee Saunders, stepped down from their DNC roles, citing dissatisfaction with Martin’s leadership and exclusion from critical committee nominations. —Elaine Mallon, The Washington Examiner, 19 June 2025

The 15-track LP reached No. 31 on the Billboard 200 and No. 2 on World Albums, and earned a 2024 Grammy nomination for best global music album. —Heran Mamo, Billboard, 18 June 2025

Spanberger ran unopposed for the governor’s nomination, while the Republican nominations for governor and lieutenant governor were also uncontested. —Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 18 June 2025

Most recently, Radomski congratulated Segel for his 2025 Golden Globes nomination. —Esme Mazzeo, People.com, 18 June 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