receiver
noun
re·ceiv·er
ri-ˈsē-vər 
: one that receives: such as
a
b(1)
: a person appointed to hold in trust and administer property under litigation
(2)
: a person appointed to settle the affairs of a business involving a public interest or to manage a corporation during reorganization
c
: one that receives stolen goods : fence
d
: a device for converting signals (such as electromagnetic waves) into audio or visual form: such as
(1)
: a device in a telephone for converting electric impulses or varying current into sound
(2)
: a radio receiver with a tuner and amplifier on one chassis
e(1)
: catcher
(2)
: a member of the offensive team in football eligible to catch a forward pass
Examples of receiver in a Sentence
She angrily slammed down the phone's receiver.
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The most recent announcements came from receivers Kam Shanks and Krosse Johnson and defensive back Quentavius Scandrett on Saturday, then long snapper Ashton Ngo, defensive back Ahkhari Johnson and Starzyk on Sunday.
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Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 6 Jan. 2026
Fourth-round receiver Jalen Royals finally recorded the first two catches of his career.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2026
Linebacker Daiyan Henley, edge rusher Khalil Mack, left guard Zion Johnson, right tackle Trey Pipkins, right guard Mekhi Becton, receiver Ladd McConkey and receiver Quentin Johnston all dressed but did not play on offense or defense.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Offensively, Miami needs a starting quarterback (or at least somebody to compete with Quinn Ewers), at least two heavy-usage receivers, another tight end and a clear plan at both guard spots (among Jonah Savaiinaea and James Daniels, free agent Cole Strange and anyone else).
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Jan. 2026
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Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 6 Jan. 2026
Fourth-round receiver Jalen Royals finally recorded the first two catches of his career.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2026
Linebacker Daiyan Henley, edge rusher Khalil Mack, left guard Zion Johnson, right tackle Trey Pipkins, right guard Mekhi Becton, receiver Ladd McConkey and receiver Quentin Johnston all dressed but did not play on offense or defense.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Offensively, Miami needs a starting quarterback (or at least somebody to compete with Quinn Ewers), at least two heavy-usage receivers, another tight end and a clear plan at both guard spots (among Jonah Savaiinaea and James Daniels, free agent Cole Strange and anyone else).
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Jan. 2026
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“Receiver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/receiver. Accessed 6 Jan. 2026.
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receiver
noun
re·ceiv·er
ri-ˈsē-vər
: one that receives: as
a
: a person appointed to take control of property that is involved in a lawsuit or of a business that is bankrupt or is being reorganized
b
: equipment for receiving radio or television broadcasts
c
: a device for changing electricity or radio waves into light or sound
d
: an offensive football player who may catch a forward pass
Legal Definition
receiver
noun
re·ceiv·er
ri-ˈsē-vər
1
: an officer charged with receiving tax payments or returns and other related duties (as the maintenance of tax rolls)
2
: a person appointed by the court to hold in trust and administer property in litigation
especially
: one appointed to administer, conserve, rehabilitate, or liquidate the assets of an insolvent corporation for the protection or relief of creditors compare conservator, liquidator
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