inductee

noun

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

Examples of inductee in a Sentence

a new crop of inductees produced by the draft
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But Dougherty notes that since 2016, there’s been five inductees with seven seasons or fewer, including ex-Denver Broncos great Terrell Davis (2017) and former Jacksonville Jaguars star Tony Boselli (2022). Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 1 Aug. 2025 The other living inductee this weekend, Suzuki, now serves as a special assistant to the chairman of the Seattle Mariners. Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 25 July 2025 Stuart counts everyone from Willie Nelson, V.B. King and Dolly Parton to John Prine, former Fallbrook violin great Mark O’Connor and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer inductees and Byrds co-founders Roger McGuinn and Chris Hillman. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2025 The Induction and Dedication Ceremony will honor the 2025 inductees: Nancy Wilson, the Ohio Players, the O’Jays and Dottie Peoples. Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 24 July 2025 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 21 Aug. 2025.

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