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

The email conveys the same information that can be found on ICE's website but comes across in the email as an invitation, with a link to learn more. —Ray Stern, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025

The one hard rule to abide by: Don’t wear anything white (or any pale color) unless, of course, the invitation calls for it. —Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 8 July 2025

Public bid invitations and proposals spanning years, however, link him to the company. —Sacbee.com, 7 July 2025

Perugia made several hundred special models for the exhibition, and Poiret sent out ten thousand invitations….Perugia was made in Paris by reception. —Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 7 July 2025

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