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

Their wedding invitations and all of the paper goods were designed by family friend and the bride’s sister’s godmother Champagne Maker on Instagram. —Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2024

Nonetheless, invitations will be extended by the rigidly nonpartisan arts institution, the Kencen assures. —Paul Harris, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024

However, Markle has not publically responded to Rafferty’s invitation or acknowledged a possible Suits: L.A. appearance. —Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2024

President Joe Biden declined an invitation to attend the Notre Dame ceremony, five years after a devastating fire, with the White House citing a scheduling conflict. —Sylvie Corbet, arkansasonline.com, 8 Dec. 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