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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Like Washington’s new veteran receiver, maximizing Williams means using him out of the backfield in addition to perimeter work.
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Ben Standig, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
And Packers coach Matt LaFleur admitted recently that his receivers simply weren’t good enough in 2024.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Setting up Williams for a breakout season, Chicago this offseason has made upgrades at offensive coordinator, all three interior spots in the line, third receiver and tight end.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
Sacramento-area players expected to get drafted or signed as undrafted free agents include running backs, linemen and a receiver.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Ben Standig, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
And Packers coach Matt LaFleur admitted recently that his receivers simply weren’t good enough in 2024.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Setting up Williams for a breakout season, Chicago this offseason has made upgrades at offensive coordinator, all three interior spots in the line, third receiver and tight end.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
Sacramento-area players expected to get drafted or signed as undrafted free agents include running backs, linemen and a receiver.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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“Receiver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/receiver. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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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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