noun
GoH
GoH (noun) means a person invited to a convention or event as an honoured guest, often to give a talk because of their achievements in the field. Example: “The sci-fi convention announced its GOH for next year: a bestselling novelist.”
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A person invited to a convention or event as an honoured guest, often to give a talk because of their achievements in the field.
"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."
— Ron Bennett, Skyrack (1962)
"Speaking for myself only, I have never been drawn to a con by the GoH, but I have often been introduced to the work of a writer as a result of their being Honoured by the con committee."
— Del Cotter, Choosing a GoH (was Ten-Year Race Memory in the Science Fiction Community (2001)
"The sci-fi convention announced its GOH for next year: a bestselling novelist."
How to use GoH
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishShort for "guest of honour," mostly used at fan conventions.
When to use it
Almost always written as the capitalised abbreviation GOH rather than spelled out.
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Etymology
An initialism of "guest of honour."
Frequently asked questions
What does “GoH” mean?
The word “GoH” means a person invited to a convention or event as an honoured guest, often to give a talk because of their achievements in the field. In plain terms, short for "guest of honour," mostly used at fan conventions.
How do you use “GoH” in a sentence?
Here is “GoH” used in a sentence: “The sci-fi convention announced its GOH for next year: a bestselling novelist.”
What part of speech is “GoH”?
“GoH” is a noun.
What is the meaning of GoH?
"GoH" (noun) means a person invited to a convention or event as an honoured guest, often to give a talk because of their achievements in the field.
