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 of invoice

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

But after reviewing invoices and documents, the OCC determined there were discrepancies between the amounts requested and received by Mace for reimbursement and the total of the associated bills. —Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 2 Mar. 2026

The company was plagued by cost overruns in its construction and was ultimately sued by its architect over nearly $90,000 in allegedly unpaid invoices. —Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026

Verb

Gentry invoices Hanceville for his team’s overtime, but tensions are showing. —Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026

Ariella Gutman, an attorney from Haber’s firm who is also representing the association, said the developer has continued invoicing for services, including those that have seemingly already been paid for. —Catherine Odom february 5, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026

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