attendee

noun

at·​tend·​ee ə-ˌten-ˈdē How to pronounce attendee (audio)
ˌa-
: a person who is present on a given occasion or at a given place
attendees at a convention

Examples of attendee in a Sentence

There were 300 attendees at the conference.
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This fall, the organization attracted over 85,000 attendees and showcased more than 40 community speakers alongside lively performances from the Mexican acts. Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024 Led by some of the brightest minds in fashion, the event will help attendees elevate their expertise and stay informed. Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2024 Each event immerses attendees in an atmosphere where the beauty of music is linked with personal stories, deepening their understanding of the creative process behind each song. Noel Burgess, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 Fortunately, the timeless quote did not describe any of the summit attendees, who filled the room at Nya West in Los Angeles on a Saturday morning to learn where the entertainment industry might go next. Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for attendee 

Word History

Etymology

see attend

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of attendee was in 1908

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“Attendee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/attendee. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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