invitation

UK
/ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/
US
/ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/

Translations

invitationnoun
invitations
pl
UK
/ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/
US
/ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/
I received an invitation to the wedding.
Я получил приглашение на свадьбу.
invitationadjective
UK
/ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/
US
/ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/
Used attributively before another noun, e.g. “invitation card”, functioning like an adjective.

Definitions

invitationnoun
A written or verbal request inviting someone to go somewhere or to do something.
I received an invitation to the wedding in the mail yesterday.
The act of inviting someone to go somewhere or to do something.
Her invitation to join the club was a pleasant surprise.
A situation or action that tempts someone to do something or makes a particular outcome likely.
Leaving the door unlocked is an open invitation to thieves.
invitationadjective
Relating to, intended for, or suitable as an invitation.
She picked an elegant invitation card design.