guest list

noun

: a list of people who are invited to something (such as a party)
We were included in the guest list.

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Most notably, the shelter would operate using a pre-approved guest list, with reservations and background checks required for intake and a waiting list for potential residents. Idaho Statesman, 8 July 2025 Meanwhile, Berlin brand Richert Beil remains focused on making a living at home and chose a smaller venue and smaller guest list this season. Cathrin Schaer, Footwear News, 6 July 2025 To incorporate some functionality into your al fresco dining plans (or at least, to account for the youngest members of the guest list), the key is picking out a dining set that can withstand a little wear and tear. Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 4 July 2025 But these parties had everything: America’s most glamorous friend group playing dress-up, the pop star riding on an inflatable swan in her pool, and the reminder that the rest of us simply would never find ourselves on the guest list. Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 4 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for guest list

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“Guest list.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guest%20list. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.

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