convention center: Meaning and Definition of

conven'tion cen"ter

Pronunciation: [key]
  1. a large civic building or group of buildings designed for conventions, industrial shows, and the like, having large unobstructed exhibit areas and often including conference rooms, hotel accommodations, restaurants, and other facilities.
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