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invitee

noun

in·​vi·​tee ˌin-və-ˈtē How to pronounce invitee (audio)
-ˌvī-
Synonyms of inviteenext
: an invited person

Examples of invitee in a Sentence

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The Marlins will explore adding a veteran pitcher as a non-roster invitee to camp. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2026 Its total membership now stands at more than 11,000, with 55% of the most recent invitees being international, with 41% identifying as women and 45% coming from underrepresented racial or ethnic communities. Clayton Davis, Variety, 8 Jan. 2026 Perhaps their best option to add depth is for a non-roster invitee to emerge in spring training. Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026 The small, underground ceremony's invitees include Mamdani's family and political ally New York Attorney General Letitia James, tapped to deliver the oath of office. Emma Bowman, NPR, 31 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for invitee

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of invitee was in 1837

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“Invitee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/invitee. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.

Legal Definition

invitee

noun
in·​vi·​tee ˌin-ˌvī-ˈtē, -və- How to pronounce invitee (audio)
: an invited person
specifically : a person (as a customer) who is present in a place by the express or implied invitation of the occupier in control of the place under circumstances that impose a duty on the occupier to use reasonable care to protect the safety of the invited person compare licensee, trespasser

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