invitation
/ɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: invitations
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act of inviting; solicitation; the requesting of a person's company.
Noun
Examples
an invitation to a party, to a dinner, or to visit a friend
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A document or verbal message conveying an invitation.
Noun
Examples
We need to print off fifty invitations for the party.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “invitation” mean?
The act of inviting; solicitation; the requesting of a person's company.
Is “invitation” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.