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

Vogue Weddings An all-access invitation to the exceptional and inspirational, plus planning tips and advice. —Elise Taylor, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024

The Jubilee tradition, also known as Holy Year, dates back to 1300 when Pope Boniface VII inaugurated a Holy Year as an open invitation for Catholics to come to Rome. —Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 20 Dec. 2024

Biden accepted Francis' invitation to visit the Vatican during a phone call Thursday, according to the White House. —arkansasonline.com, 20 Dec. 2024

The party was a talking point in European film circles last year following its invitation to the opening of the Berlin Film Festival, a move that angered many. —Max Goldbart, Deadline, 20 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