Vocabulary Entry

absentee

|noun • adjective

noun

A person who is not present in a place where they are expected.

Example Sentences

"The teacher marked John as an absentee during roll call."

"The company's policy allows for a certain number of absentees without penalty."

"Her frequent absentees from work raised concerns among her colleagues."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The absentee landlord rarely visits the property."

"They had an absentee ballot for the election."

"The team struggled to cope with their absentee captain."