attendee

[uh-ten-dee, at-en-, uh-ten-dee]

noun

1. a person who is present at a specific time or place.

   a conference with thousands of attendees.

attendee

/ əˌtɛnˈdiː /

noun

1. a person who is present at a specified event

Word History and Origins

Origin of attendee¹

First recorded in 1935–40; attend + -ee

Example Sentences

More than 360 attendees were murdered and at least 40 were taken hostage at the festival, according to Israel.

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The demonstration, organised by the Palestine Coalition, began along Victoria Embankment on Saturday afternoon - attendees then marched on Whitehall, where a rally was held.

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At an investor event this year, First Brands required Covid tests for attendees.

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Marking its 25th anniversary, Saffronart's recent auction saw a packed room, spirited bidding, and a rare "white glove" result - every lot sold, with some attendees even "squabbling" over artworks, according to an attendee.

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No attendee heard exactly the same piece as a neighbor in any other part of the hall.

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