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

Newman and Moncada both have major league contracts, while the others are in camp via non-roster invitations. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025

The bureau’s most dangerous enemy may be Elon Musk, who has infiltrated the executive branch at Trump’s invitation. —Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2025

Phishing campaigns leverage compromised accounts or domains to send deceptive invitations, luring victims into downloading harmful files. —Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 10 Feb. 2025

Multiple Eagles players boycotted their last offer to visit the Trump White House in 2018, causing the president to rescind the invitation. —Jackson Walker, Baltimore Sun, 10 Feb. 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

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