attendee

noun

at·​tend·​ee ə-ˌten-ˈdē How to pronounce attendee (audio)
ˌa-
: a person who is present on a given occasion or at a given place
attendees at a convention

Examples of attendee in a Sentence

There were 300 attendees at the conference.
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One of the most popular parts of the social is the author panels, and attendees can learn how successful romance authors built their careers and what inspires them to write. Tiara Allen, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024 At the end of the meeting, attendees came together to issue an urgent statement. Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 22 Nov. 2024 Literature’s biggest night was celebrated appropriately – the Empire State Building lit up in National Book Foundation blue while attendees dressed in their finest to carry drinks and hardcovers. Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024 Through live cooking demonstrations, panel discussions, special dinners and interactive workshops, attendees gain an in-depth appreciation of culinary artistry and an opportunity to ask questions to some of the country’s most talented chefs. Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for attendee 

Word History

Etymology

see attend

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of attendee was in 1908

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“Attendee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/attendee. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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