invitational

American  

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

adjective

1. restricted to participants who have been invited.

   an invitational track meet.

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noun

1. 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

Then 34 and out of contract, Burrell's only professional rugby since has been three appearances with invitational side the Barbarians.

From BBC

Fast forward three years to 2019 and she was catapulted on to the international stage, featuring against Brazil and New Zealand at an invitational tournament in Chongqing, China.

From BBC

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

The Lions' final match before the series starts is against an invitational side featuring Australian and New Zealand players in Adelaide.

From BBC

Earlier this year, Swang partnered with the Rolling Loud music festival to co-produce a golf invitational and release a capsule collection.

From Los Angeles Times