invitee

noun

in·​vi·​tee ˌin-və-ˈtē How to pronounce invitee (audio)
-ˌvī-
: an invited person

Examples of invitee in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Non-roster invitee Sam Long is also in the mix after a strong spring. Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024 While the family’s A-list invitees bring along well-wishes for the couple, many also carry India business plans. Anto Antony, Fortune Asia, 1 Mar. 2024 Credit the improvement to more staff, fewer VIP invitees and a crowd that over time has become more familiar with navigating the unusual space. Alison Brower, Los Angeles Times, 29 Feb. 2024 Veterans Jeter Downs, Kevin Smith, and Josh VanMeter have been in camp as non-roster invitees. Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024 Since being brought into camp as a non-roster invitee, Ahmed has made the more compelling case. Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2024 The Current have three other non-roster invitees on their 2024 preseason roster, and Sophie Braun’s name stands out. Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2024 The Tigers haven't officially announced their list of non-roster invitees to spring training. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 24 Jan. 2024 Behind him on the depth chart are Tom Murphy, brought in on a two-year free-agent contract, and Reetz, a non-roster invitee. Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of invitee was in 1837

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“Invitee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/invitee. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

Legal Definition

invitee

noun
in·​vi·​tee ˌin-ˌvī-ˈtē, -və- How to pronounce invitee (audio)
: an invited person
specifically : a person (as a customer) who is present in a place by the express or implied invitation of the occupier in control of the place under circumstances that impose a duty on the occupier to use reasonable care to protect the safety of the invited person compare licensee, trespasser

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