interviewee

noun

in·​ter·​view·​ee ˌin-tər-(ˌ)vyü-ˈē 

: one who is interviewed

Examples of interviewee in a Sentence

He asked the interviewee some very personal questions.

Recent Examples on the Web

Yet cinematically, the sheer number of interviewees dilutes the power of the strongest voices. — Beandrea July, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2026

Its 68 interviewees were all currently no contact with at least one parent, although most had previously moved in and out of estrangement. — Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2026

Today’s Four Questions interviewee is Tucker coach Lonnie Jones, who has led Tucker to its first 5-0 start since 2013 and was recently named Atlanta Touchdown Club coach of the month. — Caitlyn Stroh-Page, AJC.com, 8 Oct. 2026

The interviewees who didn’t want to be filmed are played by actors, including executive producer Emma Thompson wedged between an undercarriage and pavement as the unidentified van protester. — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for interviewee

• abc
• absentee
• addressee
• adoptee
• allottee
• amphorae
• amputee
• apc
• apogee
• appointee
• assessee
• assignee