invoice

1 of 2

noun

in·​voice ˈin-ˌvȯis 

1

: an itemized list of goods shipped usually specifying the price and the terms of sale : bill

2

: a consignment of merchandise

invoice

2 of 2

verb

invoiced; invoicing

transitive verb

: to send an invoice for or to

Synonyms

Noun

• bill
• statement
• account

Examples of invoice in a Sentence

Noun

Payment is due within 30 days after receipt of the invoice.

the invoice stated that we owed $1500

Verb

They will invoice you directly.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

More importantly for corporate adoption, XDC incorporates ISO 20022 messaging standards, allowing blockchain transactions to include invoice numbers, purchase order references, and regulatory codes required by enterprise accounting systems. —Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025

An invoice for electrical materials at a Texas Roadhouse actually bought a tactical shotgun and shells, and $3,100 for concrete at an Alabama job site went to a firearms dealer near Larsen’s home in Wisconsin, according to Frontline. —Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025

Verb

The meals were invoiced as food for wellness fairs, family fun days and other Foundation events. —Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2025

Businesses can use the app for facilitating online checkout, invoicing and setting up recurring payments. —Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun

modification of Middle French envois, plural of envoi message — more at envoi

First Known Use

Noun

1560, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1698, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing invoice

• pro forma invoice

Kids Definition

invoice

1 of 2 noun

in·​voice ˈin-ˌvȯis 

: an itemized statement of goods or services with their prices and the terms of sale

invoice

2 of 2 verb

invoiced; invoicing

: to submit an invoice for : bill

Legal Definition

invoice

noun

in·​voice ˈin-ˌvȯis 

1

: a seller's itemized statement to a buyer usually specifying the price of goods or services and the terms of sale : bill sense 4

2

: a consignment of merchandise