invitation

noun

in·​vi·​ta·​tion ˌin-və-ˈtā-shən 

1

a

: the act of inviting

b

: an often formal request to be present or participate

2

: incentive, inducement

Examples of invitation in a Sentence

We sent out more than 100 invitations for the party.

Recent Examples on the Web

Many of his teammates and others in the Chiefs organization have probably received invitations to the wedding. —Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026

But this year, several content creators have taken to social media after their invitations were allegedly rescinded mere days before the festival kicked off. —Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026

People send me their wedding invitations. —Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026

With 60-plus partner brands already aboard, the platform is less an open invitation than a slowly closing door, and most of the industry is already on the inside. —Omar Kardoudi april 10, New Atlas, 10 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing invitation

• at the invitation of
• by invitation only
• standing/open invitation

Rhymes for invitation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Kids Definition

invitation

noun

in·​vi·​ta·​tion ˌin-və-ˈtā-shən 

1

: the act of inviting

2

: the written, printed, or spoken expression by which a person is invited

invitational

-shnəl, 

-shən-ᵊl

adjective