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 Another inductee, The Children’s Trust President & CEO James R. Haj, said that graduating from Miami Dade College built his passion for education and leadership. Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 15 May 2024 The book features in-depth interviews and exclusive photos of McKillop — who was recently announced as one of this year’s inductees to the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame — and 32 other sports icons with Carolina connections. Observer Staff Report, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for inductee 

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Word History

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 18 May. 2024.

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