invitational

American

[in-vi-tey-shuh-nl] / ˌɪn vɪˈteɪ ʃə nl /

adjective

restricted to participants who have been invited.

an invitational track meet.

noun

an event, as a sports competition or an art exhibit, restricted to those who have been invited to participate.

Etymology

Origin of invitational

First recorded in 1920–25; invitation + -al ¹

Example Sentences

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Some think it’s the first time a St. John Bosco student won an invitational title.

From Los Angeles Times

Higgins, 50, the oldest finalist at one of the Triple Crown events, began confidently in his bid to win the prestigious invitational event for the first time since 2006, taking the opener with a half-century.

From BBC

Then 34 and out of contract, Burrell's only professional rugby since has been three appearances with invitational side the Barbarians.

From BBC

Fast forward three years to 2019 and she was catapulted on to the international stage, featuring against Brazil and New Zealand at an invitational tournament in Chongqing, China.

From BBC

Fixtures against the Waratahs, Brumbies and an invitational Australian/New Zealand team follow before the first Test against the Wallabies on 19 July.

From BBC

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