inductee

noun

in·​duct·​ee (ˌ)in-ˌdək-ˈtē How to pronounce inductee (audio)
in-ˈdək-ˌtē
: one who is inducted

Examples of inductee in a Sentence

a new crop of inductees produced by the draft
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The rock hall of fame’s newest list of inductees would make for one crazy playlist. Christie D’zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025 The Black Crowes, Mariah Carey, Billy Idol and Joy Division/New Order, Maná, Oasis and Phish were also among the nominees for this year's slate of inductees. Marina Watts, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025 The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has revealed its 2025 class of inductees, celebrating artists who shaped the sound of popular music. Okla Jones, Essence, 28 Apr. 2025 The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its new crop of inductees, revealing that New Order got rejected this year. Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for inductee

Word History

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of inductee was in 1940

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“Inductee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inductee. Accessed 13 May. 2025.

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