attendee

noun

at·​tend·​ee ə-ˌten-ˈdē How to pronounce attendee (audio)
ˌa-
: 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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Those attendees will have access to the Maize Rage section within the arena. Paula Wethington, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026 Trump shook hands with attendees on the floor and made a point of greeting Joe Rogan, the podcaster who also works as a UFC color commentator. ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026 The format also creates opportunities for direct engagement between attendees and creators. Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2026 Along with Garbage Gals, local organizations focused on composting, native plants, biking, and other environmentally friendly activities hosted tables and engaged with attendees at the park’s southwest entrance. Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 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 14 Apr. 2026.

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