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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In February, an exposure at a state high school wrestling championship triggered at least 46 cases among attendees. Devi Shastri, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026 In February, an exposure at a state high school wrestling championship sparked at least 46 cases among attendees. Devi Shastri, Fortune, 20 June 2026 At retreats, attendees would often line up for the opportunity. Rich Schapiro, NBC news, 20 June 2026 The cruise attracts both newcomers and repeat attendees, Hubbs said. Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 20 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 21 Jun. 2026.

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