What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
guest
Example
The hotel has many guests from all over the world. [guest: noun]
Example
We invited our friends to be our guests for dinner. [guests: plural noun]
invitee
Example
All the invitees have confirmed their attendance at the conference. [invitees: plural noun]
Example
The invitee list for the wedding is quite extensive. [invitee: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Guest is more common and versatile, used in both formal and informal contexts. Invitee is less common and typically used in professional or formal settings.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between guest and invitee?
Invitee is more formal than guest and is typically used in professional or formal settings.
