: 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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The event began with an interactive quiz for attendees, who were probed on their Heartstopper trivia. Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026 Another attendee, 28-year-old Jerard Jackson, was reported missing after the festival, July 29, and his body was later found in the woods nearby. Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2026 While relationships have formed through the gatherings, many attendees say friendships have become equally important outcomes. Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026 Last year’s debut event attracted 3,700 attendees, showcased more than $300 million in jewelry and timepieces and brought together 107 exhibitors from 20 states and eight countries. Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 13 July 2026 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 16 Jul. 2026.

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