invitation

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ɪn.vɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ or /ɪn.vɪˈteɪ.ʃn̩/

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Noun

Singular invitation

Plural invitations

1. (countable) If you receive an invitation, you are being asked to attend an event.

   The wedding invitations were mailed a week ago.

   An invitation to a party can be a written one or a verbal one.

   My little boy received an invitation to a schoolmate's birthday party.