attendee

[uh-ten-dee, at-en-, uh-ten-dee] / ə tɛnˈdi, ˌæt ɛn-, əˈtɛn di /

NOUN

one who is present at a specific event

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attendant

STRONG

guest participant viewer visitor witness

WEAK

devotee fan listener onlooker patron spectator

Antonyms

STRONG

absentee

Example Sentences

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If you want to take it a step further and keep things organized, create a shared spreadsheet and encourage each attendee to list what they’re bringing.

From Salon • Jun. 21, 2026

Another person familiar said that when one attendee described Chairman Kevin Warsh’s debut press conference earlier that day as refreshing, Bowman agreed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

Compared with the typical nightlife scene in Los Angeles, attendee Shaunt Kludjian says gatherings like these feel more intentional.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

"People fall through the cracks and this little girl was beloved by her family and community but obviously lived in poverty and was vulnerable," says vigil attendee Jonathan Hermawan.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

One of the event’s coordinators let her know that “her greatest fan,” a fellow attendee, wanted to meet her.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly