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 of invoice

Noun

• bill
• statement
• account

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

During the five-week trial, the firm submitted an invoice to Jones that was more than the amount anticipated from the conversation in September, Crabtree wrote. — Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026

Start with one process where delay or exception cost is visible, such as an invoice exception, a supply disruption or a customer credit change. — Robert Kramer, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Verb

But before those wheels turn, thousands of products have to be picked, weighed, invoiced and loaded accurately. — Steven Singer, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday Iran will invoice its oil sales in US dollars. — Daniel Flatley, Fortune, 28 June 2026

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