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
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Grammy award-winning and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Carlos Santana and The Doobie Brothers are teaming up for a tour celebrating classic rock. Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026 Then on April 24, Okafor, 43, will be among five new inductees into the UConn Business Hall of Fame in Hartford. Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 17 Feb. 2026 Fred Benedetti, emeritus professor at Grossmont College and 2023 San Diego Music Hall of Fame inductee, studied with Maestro Andrés Segovia and has performed with the San Diego Symphony, Luciano Pavarotti, and Dave Brubeck, and has appeared on over 150 recordings. News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026 Moment of silence held for longtime area coach Before the THSWCA ceremony, a moment of silence was held for longtime coach and 2004 Hall of Honor inductee Tony Warren. Rick Kretzschmar, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inductee

Word History

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of inductee was in 1940

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Inductee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inductee. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on inductee

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster