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Javits

American  
[jav-its] / ˈdʒæv ɪts /

noun

  1. Jacob K(oppel) 1904–86, U.S. politician: senator 1957–81.


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Nearly half a million people were expected to pass through the sprawling Javits Convention Center, from industry bigwigs to families just coming to ogle hundreds of new vehicles on display.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Instead of forcing myself to trek to Javits every day, I only attended for two days, spending less than six hours total at the con.

From Salon • Nov. 28, 2024

The actor’s gold wedding band could be seen on his finger during the event at the Javits Center.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2023

He had worked for years at the Javits Center in New York City, but his employment was spottier in later years.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 4, 2023

New York Senator Jacob Javits called the assault on the marchers “an exercise in terror.”

From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman