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conv

conv

1 8.6
A large public meeting for people with a shared interest, like comics
  • noun
  • /kənv/
  • Informal
translation icon : convención
  • I'm attending a big conv this weekend.

Examples

  • He met several new friends during the three-day conv in Los Angeles.

  • Many artists sell their work at the annual comic conv downtown.

  • She is planning to cosplay as her favorite character at the upcoming conv next month.

  • Have you ever been to a conv in San Diego?

  • Many fans eagerly attended the gaming conv to meet their favorite streamers.

  • The science fiction conv featured discussions about the latest trends in the genre.

  • This year's comic book conv will host an array of artists and panel discussions.

Synonyms

meeting
vsconv
1.0

A group of people who come together for a planned purpose or to be social

is an informal abbreviation used mainly for large formal public gatherings
convention
vsconv
3.4

A large meeting where people with the same job or interest gather

is the informal short form used to name that large formal meeting
conference
vsconv
  • Formal
3.0

A formal meeting where people discuss and share information

is the informal short form used for that type of formal meeting
affair
vsconv
  • Formal
267 3.7

A formal social event with food, music, and speeches

is an informal abbreviation focusing on large professional or public meetings
gathering
vsconv
203 1.0

A meeting of people for a social or special purpose

is an informal short form that refers specifically to large formal meetings
group meeting
vsconv
8 2.2

A planned time when several people come together to talk about something

is an informal short form used for big formal assemblies rather than small groups
colloquium
vsconv
2 8.1

An academic meeting where people present and discuss research

is an informal abbreviated label used for large general-purpose gatherings
convocation
vsconv
  • Formal
1 7.7

Calling people together for a formal meeting or ceremony

is the informal abbreviated name used especially for large public assemblies
convo
vsconv
  • Canadian
1 9.7

A formal university ceremony for graduating students

is used as a short form for large public formal meetings rather than ceremonies
convenance
vsconv
  • Archaic
9.9

A meeting of people to discuss and decide important matters

is the modern informal short form used for large public meetings

How Big

congress
  • Formal
12 3.2
conv
  • Informal
1 8.6
conference
  • Formal
3.0
gathering
203 1.0
meeting
1.0

Surface Forms

conv singular
convs plural

Etymology

Conv is a short, informal form of convention, which is a 'large meeting' or public event. So when people say a conv, they mean a big gathering like a comic or fan event.