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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That vision came to life during the festival that followed the walk; attendees danced to live music and children weaved through the crowd waving pride flags. Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026 The festival's emphasis on participation allows attendees to engage in ways that feel natural to them. Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026 And, there will be fun surprises, something Challis-Davy is known for and what continues to keep longtime attendees guessing and first-time visitors impressed. Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 30 May 2026 Since attendees are donors, the guest lists for fundraising events are barred from being released, according to the university. Daniel Rivero, Miami Herald, 30 May 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 31 May. 2026.

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