inductee

noun

in·​duct·​ee (ˌ)in-ˌdək-ˈtē How to pronounce inductee (audio)
in-ˈdək-ˌtē
: one who is inducted

Examples of inductee in a Sentence

a new crop of inductees produced by the draft
Recent Examples on the Web Silver inductees include: Kathleen Finch, Linda Grand, Patricia Denney, Mark Teschner, Janet Spellman-Drucker, and Rolonda Watts. Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 8 June 2024 Between his 17 Grammy Awards and being a three-time inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the musician has his fair share of achievements across his decades-long career. Emma Kershaw, Peoplemag, 2 June 2024 This year’s inductees join a Hall of Fame that will soon feature 256 former Tigers and four teams, including names like Max Scherzer, Norm Stewart and others dating back to the first induction in 1990. Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2024 Here are this year’s inductees... Mizzou Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame Wayne and Susan Kreklow (volleyball): In an 18-year tenure, this coaching duo led the Tigers to their first NCAA Volleyball Elite Eight in 2005. Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for inductee 

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Word History

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of inductee was in 1940

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“Inductee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inductee. Accessed 11 Jun. 2024.

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