by invitation only

phrase

: only open to people who have been invited

The event is by invitation only.

Examples of by invitation only in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

One of my son's classmates roamed the Mediterranean one summer on his parent's Amex Centurion Card, which is available by invitation only. — Frank Langfitt, NPR, 4 Apr. 2026

The funeral is by invitation only. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026

Visits to the studio sanctum are by invitation only, though. — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026

Inside the secret back bar The Gibson has a speakeasy in the back corner, available by invitation only. — Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for by invitation only

• lonely