invoice

1 of 2

noun

in·​voice ˈin-ˌvȯis How to pronounce invoice (audio)
1
: an itemized list of goods shipped usually specifying the price and the terms of sale : bill
2
: a consignment of merchandise

invoice

2 of 2

verb

invoiced; invoicing

transitive verb

: to send an invoice for or to

Examples of invoice in a Sentence

Noun Payment is due within 30 days after receipt of the invoice. the invoice stated that we owed $1500 Verb They will invoice you directly.
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Noun
Think about invoice processing, payroll, and basic customer inquiries. Ibrahim Jackson, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025 His note included invoices for a foundation conference totaling $75,404.16 from a Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Dayton. Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Verb
Key features include a Payments Agent that predicts late payments, automates invoicing, and helps businesses get paid up to 5 days faster. Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025 The firm has invoiced the city for millions of dollars in legal fees relating to the Miami Freedom Park stadium project and a lawsuit filed by a pair of Little Havana businessmen against Carollo, according to public records. Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for invoice

Word History

Etymology

Noun

modification of Middle French envois, plural of envoi message — more at envoi

First Known Use

Noun

1560, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1698, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of invoice was in 1560

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“Invoice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/invoice. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

invoice

1 of 2 noun
in·​voice ˈin-ˌvȯis How to pronounce invoice (audio)
: an itemized statement of goods or services with their prices and the terms of sale

invoice

2 of 2 verb
invoiced; invoicing
: to submit an invoice for : bill

Legal Definition

invoice

noun
in·​voice ˈin-ˌvȯis How to pronounce invoice (audio)
1
: a seller's itemized statement to a buyer usually specifying the price of goods or services and the terms of sale : bill sense 4
2
: a consignment of merchandise

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