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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Why not, then, revive the Austin Arts Hall of Fame, too? Earlier this year, a panel of 10 Hall of Famers served as an informal set of advisors to select a fresh batch of inductees for 2025, based in part on candidates from previous years. Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 13 July 2025 His decision comes just four months before the Bonita Vista High School and Southwestern College alum will become only the second drummer — Ringo Starr is the first — to become a two-time inductee into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. George Varga, Mercury News, 8 July 2025 Cameron is a two-time inductee in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for his work with both bands. Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2025 The Hall of Famers Gallery will feature a Class of 2025 tribute exhibit for this year’s inductees, Mariah Sharapova and Bob and Mike Bryan. Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for inductee

Word History

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

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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 Jul. 2025.

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