invitee

noun

in·​vi·​tee ˌin-və-ˈtē How to pronounce invitee (audio)
-ˌvī-
Synonyms of inviteenext
: an invited person

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Will any non-roster invitees win jobs? Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026 Rojas has done well as a non-roster invitee. Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026 Two other non-roster invitees are also in the mix, with Dylan Carlson appearing to have an edge over Chas McCormick in the competition to be an extra outfielder. Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026 But veteran Austin Gomber, also a non-roster invitee, is also involved, Schumaker said. Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for invitee

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of invitee was in 1837

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“Invitee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/invitee. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.

Legal Definition

invitee

noun
in·​vi·​tee ˌin-ˌvī-ˈtē, -və- How to pronounce invitee (audio)
: an invited person
specifically : a person (as a customer) who is present in a place by the express or implied invitation of the occupier in control of the place under circumstances that impose a duty on the occupier to use reasonable care to protect the safety of the invited person compare licensee, trespasser

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