# attendee

/əˈtɛnˈdi/ (US) · /ɐtˈɛndiː/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/attendee
Updated: 2026-05-30

## Definition

a person who goes to an event, meeting, or show. It is a more formal way to say 'person at the event'.

For teachers: a person who attends an event, meeting, or gathering. Often used in professional or formal contexts to describe participants in a conference or seminar.

## Examples

- The speaker thanked every attendee for coming to the meeting.
- The organizers provided a name tag for every attendee to help them network with other professionals at the conference.
- While the keynote address was designed for a general audience, the breakout sessions were tailored to the specific needs of each individual attendee based on their professional backgrounds.

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