concom

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

The group of volunteers who organise and run a convention.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I would tend to look askance at the fan who's focussed all their activities into one area of fandom, whether it's fanzines, masquerade costuming, or conrunning. On the other hand, often the fan who's mostly known as, say, a fanzine fan, has in fact quietly helped out in a variety of other areas. So

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “concom” mean?

The group of volunteers who organise and run a convention.

Is “concom” formal or informal?

concom is generally slang.