inductee

noun

in·​duct·​ee (ˌ)in-ˌdək-ˈtē 

in-ˈdək-ˌtē

: one who is inducted

Synonyms of inductee

• conscript
• recruit
• draftee

Examples of inductee in a Sentence

a new crop of inductees produced by the draft

Recent Examples on the Web

The 2006 Red Sox Hall of Fame inductee worked for the Red Sox as a manager, coach, minor-league manager and scout from 1974 to 1991. — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Hall of Fame inductee Claude Humphrey, who played in an era (1968-78) where sacks weren’t yet a statistic, is recognized as the Falcons’ all-time sack leader, with 99½, although Abraham has the honor in the NFL’s official record book. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 4 Sep. 2026

The inductees transcend generations, occupations, and sensibilities. — Vanity Fair, 25 Aug. 2026

Nominations are open for inductees into the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism's 2026 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame. — Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 18 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for inductee

• agree
• allee
• banshee
• beastly
• bibi
• bowsprit
• carefree
• cerci
• chablis
• cowpea
• crappie
• crappy