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

Furphy recently received an invitation to attend the 2024 NBA Draft and sit in the green room at Barclays Center. —Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 20 June 2024

The track is an invitation to step into an expansive and versatile world where sonic, visual, and physical experiences blend. —Ben Welles, SPIN, 18 June 2024

But will the astronaut accept her invitation to the social event of the season? —Jordan Riefe, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2024

By invitation of Congress Netanyahu is going to be speaking before a joint session of Congress to take place next month in July. —Nbc Universal, NBC News, 16 June 2024

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