inductee

noun

in·​duct·​ee (ˌ)in-ˌdək-ˈtē How to pronounce inductee (audio)
in-ˈdək-ˌtē
Synonyms of inducteenext
: one who is inducted

Examples of inductee in a Sentence

a new crop of inductees produced by the draft
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The Magic unveiled its inaugural Hall of Fame class in April 2014 naming the first two inductees, Magic co-founder Pat Williams and the team’s first-ever draft pick and current community ambassador, Nick Anderson. Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026 The Grammy winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee died of cancer at 65 in 2020. Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Mar. 2026 The inductees will be formally honored April 19 in East Lansing, recognized for careers that have shaped Michigan journalism and strengthened the role of a free press in public life. Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 1 Mar. 2026 Wahpepah is an inductee of the Native American Almanac for being one of the first Native American women to own a catering business. Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inductee

Word History

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of inductee was in 1940

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“Inductee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inductee. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.

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