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invitational

American

[in-vi-tey-shuh-nl] / ˌɪn vɪˈteɪ ʃə nl /

adjective

restricted to participants who have been invited.

an invitational track meet.

noun

an event, as a sports competition or an art exhibit, restricted to those who have been invited to participate.

Etymology

Origin of invitational

First recorded in 1920–25; invitation + -al ¹

Example Sentences

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Like an evangelist giving an altar call, his bid is invitational in nature.

From Salon • Mar. 9, 2026

With a $3-million prize pool, this weekend's Ubisoft-organised invitational event in Paris for top teams is "a heck of a signal" that "shows we're capable of packing the Adidas Arena," Deniele said.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

Fixtures against the Waratahs, Brumbies and an invitational Australian/New Zealand team follow before the first Test against the Wallabies on 19 July.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2025

Some of the other kids around me are wearing their brand-new invitational T-shirts, like me.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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