invoice

1 of 2

noun

in·​voice ˈin-ˌvȯis 

1

: an itemized list of goods shipped usually specifying the price and the terms of sale : bill

2

: a consignment of merchandise

invoice

2 of 2

verb

invoiced; invoicing

transitive verb

: to send an invoice for or to

Synonyms

Noun

• account
• bill
• check
• statement
• tab

Examples of invoice in a Sentence

Noun

Payment is due within 30 days after receipt of the invoice.

the invoice stated that we owed $1500

Verb

They will invoice you directly.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The state wants to crawl though his text messages, rifle through his invoices and check out his appointment books. —Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 28 Nov. 2024

Managing invoices goes from a headache to a routine task. —Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2024

Verb

The Starter plan includes unlimited estimates, invoices and bookkeeping records, invoicing through the Wave app, cash flow management and the ability to accept online payments. —Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2024

But now, with tools like QuickBooks Advanced, invoicing practically runs on autopilot. —Paul Getter, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

modification of Middle French envois, plural of envoi message — more at envoi

First Known Use

Noun

1560, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1698, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing invoice

• pro forma invoice

Kids Definition

invoice

1 of 2 noun

in·​voice ˈin-ˌvȯis 

: an itemized statement of goods or services with their prices and the terms of sale

invoice

2 of 2 verb

invoiced; invoicing

: to submit an invoice for : bill

Legal Definition

invoice

noun

in·​voice ˈin-ˌvȯis 

1

: a seller's itemized statement to a buyer usually specifying the price of goods or services and the terms of sale : bill sense 4

2

: a consignment of merchandise