attendee

American  

[uh-ten-dee, at-en-, uh-ten-dee] / ə tɛnˈdi, ˌæt ɛn-, əˈtɛn di /

noun

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

   a conference with thousands of attendees.

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attendee British  

/ əˌtɛnˈdiː /

noun

1. a person who is present at a specified event

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Etymology

Origin of attendee

First recorded in 1935–40; attend + -ee

Example Sentences

Price spoke at a ceremony celebrating the exhibit, which had scores of attendees, before feeling faint and needing to lean on one of his aides for help, she said.

From Los Angeles Times

Intrusive behind-the-scenes cameras watching the stars, overcrowding in the grounds and accusations too many attendees are not interested in the tennis have been among the chief complaints.

From BBC

It was too similar to the branded garments their employers and suppliers gave them around the holidays and therefore not something they would buy for themselves, the Thursday attendees said.

From The Wall Street Journal

But all that seemed to go ignored by the presenter, attendees said.

From Salon

The friends have already introduced several of their Nail It DIY taster sessions that have attracted attendees of various ages and experience levels.

From BBC

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