invitation

noun

in·​vi·​ta·​tion ˌin-və-ˈtā-shən 

1

a

: the act of inviting

b

: an often formal request to be present or participate

2

: incentive, inducement

Examples of invitation in a Sentence

We sent out more than 100 invitations for the party.

Recent Examples on the Web

Clothes are psychological armor, and the hoodie is an invitation to dissolve into sentient fleece. —Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 3 Apr. 2025

Vogue Weddings An all-access invitation to the exceptional and inspirational, plus planning tips and advice. —Shelby Wax, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2025

The first wave of invitations was for premium seat selection only. —Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban first extended an invitation to Netanyahu in November after the ICC issued its arrest warrant, according to The Associated Press. —Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing invitation

• at the invitation of
• by invitation only
• standing/open invitation

Rhymes for invitation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Kids Definition

invitation

noun

in·​vi·​ta·​tion ˌin-və-ˈtā-shən 

1

: the act of inviting

2

: the written, printed, or spoken expression by which a person is invited

invitational

-shnəl

-shən-ᵊl

adjective