noun
con
An organized gathering for people with a shared interest.
Fans meet their favorite comic book artists at the con.
Etymology
Con shortens convention. It keeps the gathering sense while providing an informal name especially common for events centered on a shared hobby, profession, or enthusiasm.
More examples
- Our local gaming con fills the hotel every summer.
- She sells handmade costumes at several cons each year.
- Tickets for the science fiction con go on sale today.
Forms
con · cons
Similar words
- convention
- Convention is the full form and suits more formal contexts.
- gathering
- Gathering is broader and need not involve a shared interest.