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
Examples of invitation in a Sentence
We sent out more than 100 invitations for the party.
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Ahead, Kwok shares the behind-the-scenes of her hosting philosophy, her dinner party outfit rules, and the unexpected hostess gift idea that’ll secure you a second invitation.
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Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2025
And, the heightened level of suspense, coupled with the reader’s invitation to examine the complexities of the human heart, definitely makes this book a must-read.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 30 Dec. 2025
For sentimental items like birthday cards, invitations, and letters, a digital copy will last much longer than the original paper and take up much less space.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 30 Dec. 2025
Before the holiday, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie faced the difficult choice of accepting the King’s invitation or spending the day with their mother and father.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
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Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2025
And, the heightened level of suspense, coupled with the reader’s invitation to examine the complexities of the human heart, definitely makes this book a must-read.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 30 Dec. 2025
For sentimental items like birthday cards, invitations, and letters, a digital copy will last much longer than the original paper and take up much less space.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 30 Dec. 2025
Before the holiday, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie faced the difficult choice of accepting the King’s invitation or spending the day with their mother and father.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for invitation
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“Invitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/invitation. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.
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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
adjective
-shnəl,
-shən-ᵊl
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