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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As photographs and stories were shared, attendees said the loss of Metayer Bowen was being felt throughout the community. Abby Dodge, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026 Kate and William have not joined the last few services, but the King’s siblings and several of his nieces and nephews are among the usual attendees, per People. Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026 He was spotted in a blue jacket and white collared shirt hobnobbing and posing for photos with cast members and other event attendees. Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026 Each one of them was called by name, with their original country also announced, drawing whoops and cheers from the attendees. Betsy Badell, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026 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 6 Apr. 2026.

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