invoice

1 of 2

noun

in·​voice ˈin-ˌvȯis 

1

: an itemized list of goods shipped usually specifying the price and the terms of sale : bill

2

: a consignment of merchandise

invoice

2 of 2

verb

invoiced; invoicing

transitive verb

: to send an invoice for or to

Synonyms

Noun

• account
• bill
• check
• statement
• tab

Examples of invoice in a Sentence

Noun

Payment is due within 30 days after receipt of the invoice.

the invoice stated that we owed $1500

Verb

They will invoice you directly.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

As office manager of an Indiana recruiting firm, Jolene Rosario enjoyed the predictable nature of her weekly duties – handling payroll and workers’ compensation insurance, paying invoices and answering employment questions from state agencies. —Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 20 Oct. 2024

Kurt Geiger, another luxury brand, took an average of 103 days to pay its invoices. —Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 3 Oct. 2024

Verb

Utilizing accounting and invoicing software tools to your advantage to easily track revenue and expenses in real time can give you a bird’s eye view of your finances at all times. —Petr Marek, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024

The plans run up to $65 per month (or $49 per month, billed annually) for the Commerce plan, a tier that includes invoicing, the ability to sell subscriptions, and real-time shipping integration. —PCMAG, 28 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

modification of Middle French envois, plural of envoi message — more at envoi

First Known Use

Noun

1560, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1698, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing invoice

• pro forma invoice

Kids Definition

invoice

1 of 2 noun

in·​voice ˈin-ˌvȯis 

: an itemized statement of goods or services with their prices and the terms of sale

invoice

2 of 2 verb

invoiced; invoicing

: to submit an invoice for : bill

Legal Definition

invoice

noun

in·​voice ˈin-ˌvȯis 

1

: a seller's itemized statement to a buyer usually specifying the price of goods or services and the terms of sale : bill sense 4

2

: a consignment of merchandise