nominee

American  

[nom-uh-nee] / ˌnɒm əˈni /

noun

1. a person nominated, as to run for elective office or fill a particular post.

2. a person in whose name title to real estate or ownership of stock is held but who is not the actual proprietor or holder.

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nominee British  

/ ˌnɒmɪˈniː /

noun

1. a person who is nominated to an office or as a candidate

2. 1. a person or organization named to act on behalf of someone else, esp to conceal the identity of the nominator

   2. ( as modifier )

      nominee shareholder

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Etymology

Origin of nominee

First recorded in 1655–65; nomin(ate) + -ee

Example Sentences

Olsen: When we spoke to Teyana Taylor at the Oscar nominees luncheon, she said that she had a vision for her Oscar dress.

From Los Angeles Times

“In the event of a cancellation, sponsorship sales and tickets would be refunded, and we will plan a later celebration for 2026 honorees and nominees.”

From Los Angeles Times

Byrne, now an Oscar nominee for the same role, found herself having to explain that parenthood almost always comes with scheduling conflicts and answer follow-up questions about the reptilian addition to her family.

From Los Angeles Times

The Wu-Tang Clan are also among the nominees, and their inclusion comes after Gene Simmons from veteran rock band Kiss recently courted controversy by saying hip-hop doesn't "belong" in the Hall of Fame.

From BBC

None of the nominees had been major box office blockbusters, and in the case of “Crash” controversy had raged over several PGA-credited producers not being permitted to receive a statue.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• applicant
• appointee
• aspirant
• contender
• contestant