invoice

1 of 2

noun

in·​voice ˈin-ˌvȯis How to pronounce invoice (audio)
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

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.
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Noun
But creditors allege First Brands used the same invoice multiple times to access funds from private lenders that were unaware of the double dipping. Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025 As the Herald reported, county accountants questioned the reimbursement request because of a lack of invoices and other back-up material. Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
The meals were invoiced as food for wellness fairs, family fun days and other Foundation events. Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2025 Businesses can use the app for facilitating online checkout, invoicing and setting up recurring payments. Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for invoice

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of invoice was in 1560

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“Invoice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/invoice. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

invoice

1 of 2 noun
in·​voice ˈin-ˌvȯis How to pronounce invoice (audio)
: 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 How to pronounce invoice (audio)
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

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