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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Parade organizers have warned attendees to take steps to stay cool, as temperatures on Sunday will feel like the 90s. Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 28 June 2026 Some attendees spent months creating their costumes, sewing patterns and 3D-printing props just to attend the convention, and that dedication was shared by many at Charlotte Big Anime. Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 28 June 2026 During a visitation Friday and outside Saturday’s service, some attendees spoke of strained relationships with the town’s police force, which has become embroiled in recent years by accusations of overpolicing. Bracey Harris, NBC news, 28 June 2026 His appearance at Saturday’s match was well chronicled by attendees at the match, including Francis Suarez, the former Miami mayor, who posted a photo with Rubio during the game in what appeared to be a stadium suite. Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 28 June 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 28 Jun. 2026.

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