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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The choice of the WrestleMania 13 match between Austin and Bret Hart as the inaugural inductee underscored the profound impact of that specific contest. Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025 That came after a pregame ceremony behind home plate honoring his dad, Jeff, as the first inductee into the Marlins Legends Hall of Fame. Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2025 In his introduction, Gill traced June Carter Cash’s multi-faceted career that earned her spot as the veteran-era inductee. Nancy Kruh, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025 Kenny Chesney, June Carter Cash and musician-producer-label exec Tony Brown have been given country music’s highest honor: They were named as the latest inductees to the Country Music Hall of Fame during a ceremony held Tuesday (March 25) at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 25 Mar. 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 14 Apr. 2025.

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