GoH

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Meaning · English

A person invited to attend a convention, in recognition of their contributions to the convention's field, to give one or more speeches and attend convention events.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

It will be readily seen that the GoH’s speech will be a convention highspot next Easter, and the Peterborough Committee are to be congratulated on an excellent choice.

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 “GoH” mean?

A person invited to attend a convention, in recognition of their contributions to the convention's field, to give one or more speeches and attend convention events.

Is “GoH” formal or informal?

GoH is generally slang.