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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This year’s inductees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame lean far too male and over 60, with the class consisting of only six women spread among all of the categories — a disappointing decline after some notable changes following the departure of chairman Jann Wenner. Devon Ivie, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026 Over the summer, his daughter trained one-on-one with Casey Powell, a National Lacrosse Hall of Fame inductee widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the sport’s history. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2026 Springsteen sat in the front row, but spent a large portion of the night delivering speeches and jamming with the inductees. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 19 Apr. 2026 Read below for a quick overview of the year’s inductees. Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 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 26 Apr. 2026.

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