inductee

noun

in·​duct·​ee (ˌ)in-ˌdək-ˈtē How to pronounce inductee (audio)
in-ˈdək-ˌtē
: one who is inducted

Examples of inductee in a Sentence

a new crop of inductees produced by the draft
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See the complete 2025 National Recording Registry inductees here. Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 9 Apr. 2025 The number of inductees has since grown to nearly 400 players and almost 40 builders since its launch. Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025 Chaney had 40 friends, family and colleagues on hand for the honor and each of the Hall of Fame inductees gave a speech. Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2025 Anthony was in the building Saturday, honored at halftime as a 2025 Hall of Fame inductee. Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for inductee

Word History

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of inductee was in 1940

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“Inductee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inductee. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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