attendee

noun

at·​tend·​ee ə-ˌten-ˈdē How to pronounce attendee (audio)
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: a person who is present on a given occasion or at a given place
attendees at a convention

Examples of attendee in a Sentence

There were 300 attendees at the conference.
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On a StudBudz stream, Courtney Williams complained about having to share space at the team’s practice area, particularly when players and other attendees of the recreation center need to shower. Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025 Although there were a few apocalyptic downpours early in the festival, attendees this year were treated to cooler temps that rarely tipped over 80 degrees. Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025 First time show setbacks For some attendees, the experience was everything the city needed. Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025 In addition, attendees will vote for their favorite business to receive the Audience Choice Award. Rick Barrett, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for attendee

Word History

Etymology

see attend

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of attendee was in 1908

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“Attendee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/attendee. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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