noun

canvassing

Canvassing (noun) means the activity of going around asking people for votes, opinions, or support. Example: “The campaign spent the weekend canvassing in key districts.”

noun

The activity of going around asking people for votes, opinions, or support.

"The campaign spent the weekend canvassing in key districts."

How to Use Canvassing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishGoing door-to-door (or similar) to ask for votes, opinions, or support.

Common pairings

door-to-door canvassing canvassing effort

Word Forms

canvassings plural

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Rhymes for canvassing

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “canvassing” mean?

The word “canvassing” means the activity of going around asking people for votes, opinions, or support. In plain terms, going door-to-door (or similar) to ask for votes, opinions, or support.

How do you use “canvassing” in a sentence?

Here is “canvassing” used in a sentence: “The campaign spent the weekend canvassing in key districts.”

What part of speech is “canvassing”?

“Canvassing” is a noun.