Attendee
a person who is present at a specific time or place:
a conference with thousands of attendees.
Contemporary Examples
According to one attendee of that session, his absence was noticeable and “disappointing.”
Will the Chicago Teachers Strike Hurt Obama? James Warren September 11, 2012
The following day, I could listen to the musings of Donald Trump (I skipped this, as did almost every other attendee).
At CPAC, Calls for Fresh Ideas Are Followed by the Same Stale Shtick Michael Moynihan March 16, 2013
Peter Lauria talks to attendee Rabbi Shmuley Boteach about why Wyclef’s running.
Inside Wyclef’s Campaign Peter Lauria August 3, 2010
As one attendee described the event, it was like holding a feminist rally at “the house that sexual harassment built.”
Gloria Allred Takes On Herman Cain Jacob Bernstein, Jessica Bennett November 7, 2011
One attendee, an attractive woman in her 20s, passionately defended the soiree as a way for certain people to connect with Occupy.
Far From the Streets, the Bold-Faced Names Rub Shoulders With the Wall Street Occupiers Jeff Smith March 25, 2012
Jack Staver, a 56-year-old attendee from Woodstock, Georgia, said to a young dark-skinned flag salesman.
Dispatches From the Tea Party Express Benjamin Sarlin April 14, 2010
One attendee wishes that were the major line of attack—and not just faith.
On Abortion, Can’t Pro-Lifers Leave Religion Out of the Discussion? Caitlin Dickson March 14, 2013
Mere alluding to the walkout was sure to get a strong response from the suburban Republican crowd, and it did, said one attendee.
Will the Chicago Teachers Strike Hurt Obama? James Warren September 11, 2012
“Krohn was smug, condescending, and obviously completely ignorant of what he was saying,” the attendee said.
Jonathan Krohn David Frum July 3, 2012
Then he picked up a bag, and offered it to the attendee who happened to be closest to him.
Seattle Police Hand Out Doritos at Hempfest Winston Ross August 17, 2013
noun
a person who is present at a specified event
n.
“one who attends” (something), 1961, from attend + -ee. Attender is older (mid-15c.) but had senses “one who waits upon” and “one who gives heed.”
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a person who is present at a specific time or place: a conference with thousands of attendees. Contemporary Examples The BronyCon convention planned for August already has 10,000 confirmed attendees. Inside the Bizarre World of ‘Bronies,’ Adult Male Fans of ‘My Little Pony’ Kevin Fallon April 30, 2014 For example, attendees shouted approval at questioners […]
- Attending
having primary responsibility for a patient. holding a staff position in an accredited hospital. to be present at: to attend a lecture; to attend church. to go with as a concomitant or result; accompany: Fever may attend a cold. Success attended her hard work. to take care of; minister to; devote one’s services to: The […]
- Attending staff
attending staff attending staff at·tend·ing staff (ə-těn’dĭng) n. The physicians and surgeons who are members of a hospital staff and regularly attend their patients at the hospital. They may also supervise and teach house staff, fellows, and medical students. Historical Examples It was past midnight when the meeting broke up and the generals stepped out […]
- Attent
; intent. Historical Examples I wish these may please you, I shall be gratified if they do, pray write me, I will attent to all your Commands. Ten American Girls From History Kate Dickinson Sweetser Our attent ion is then drawn to a large design representing the Terrestrial Paradise. Chantilly in History and Art Louise […]
- Attention
the act or faculty of attending, especially by directing the mind to an object. Psychology. a concentration of the mind on a single object or thought, especially one preferentially selected from a complex, with a view to limiting or clarifying receptivity by narrowing the range of stimuli. a state of consciousness characterized by such concentration. […]