Meaning & use
invitational
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Open only to those specifically invited, rather than to the general public, especially referring to a competition or event.
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The tennis club hosts an invitational tournament each summer for ranked players.
She was thrilled to be asked to the invitational after years of qualifying rounds.
A note on using this word
Frequently used as a noun in American sports culture, short for 'invitational tournament.'
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2. noun
A competition or event open only to those specifically invited.
She qualified for the regional invitational after her strongest season yet.
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