invoice

1 of 2

noun

in·​voice ˈin-ˌvȯis 

1

: an itemized list of goods shipped usually specifying the price and the terms of sale : bill

2

: a consignment of merchandise

invoice

2 of 2

verb

invoiced; invoicing

transitive verb

: to send an invoice for or to

Synonyms

Noun

• bill
• statement
• account

Examples of invoice in a Sentence

Noun

Payment is due within 30 days after receipt of the invoice.

the invoice stated that we owed $1500

Verb

They will invoice you directly.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Potential buyers—especially other founders—notice that tiny wobble and begin to wonder which version of your company will show up after the invoice clears. —Danielle Sabrina, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025

The auditor requested more information from the clerk about the invoice, but the clerk has not provided any, and the auditor won’t process the bill for payment. —Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025

Verb

The ones who show up after the sale—who check inventory, ask questions and support the retailer, not just invoice them. —Joel Goldstein, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025

Key features include a Payments Agent that predicts late payments, automates invoicing, and helps businesses get paid up to 5 days faster. —Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun

modification of Middle French envois, plural of envoi message — more at envoi

First Known Use

Noun

1560, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1698, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing invoice

• pro forma invoice

Kids Definition

invoice

1 of 2 noun

in·​voice ˈin-ˌvȯis 

: an itemized statement of goods or services with their prices and the terms of sale

invoice

2 of 2 verb

invoiced; invoicing

: to submit an invoice for : bill

Legal Definition

invoice

noun

in·​voice ˈin-ˌvȯis 

1

: a seller's itemized statement to a buyer usually specifying the price of goods or services and the terms of sale : bill sense 4

2

: a consignment of merchandise