invitee

noun

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

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Many of the invitees were subsequently slammed for attending the screening because of the ICE shooting. Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 27 Jan. 2026 The Kansas City Royals on Tuesday announced a list of 25 non-roster invitees who will join the big-league club as spring training commences in Surprise, Arizona. Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2026 The Red Sox rounded out their spring training roster on Friday, announcing the addition of 14 non-roster invitees to big league camp. Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 23 Jan. 2026 Trump has blown hot and cold recently with Colombian President Gustavo Petro, an invitee. Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 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 2 Feb. 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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