inductee

noun

in·​duct·​ee (ˌ)in-ˌdək-ˈtē How to pronounce inductee (audio)
in-ˈdək-ˌtē
: one who is inducted

Examples of inductee in a Sentence

a new crop of inductees produced by the draft
Recent Examples on the Web Lee then expressed his gratitude for being acknowledged for his dedication to his hometown Knickerbockers while congratulating his fellow inductees. Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 8 Oct. 2024 Additionally,the Harris-Walz ticket has been endorsed by over 50 HBCU football legends, including Hall of Fame inductees and Super Bowl MVPs such as Doug Williams—the first Black quarterback to start, win, and be named MVP of a Super Bowl. Tracey Khan, Essence, 28 Sep. 2024 The four 2024 inductees will make up the South Bay organization’s 29th Hall of Fame class. Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 17 July 2024 Cher was one of the inductees at last night’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony, and Dua Lipa came along for the ride. Walden Green, Pitchfork, 20 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for inductee 

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Word History

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of inductee was in 1940

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“Inductee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inductee. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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