recipient

noun

re·​cip·​i·​ent ri-ˈsi-pē-ənt How to pronounce recipient (audio)
Synonyms of recipientnext
: one that receives : receiver
recipient adjective

Examples of recipient in a Sentence

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The recipient of this information must make its own independent decisions regarding any securities, investment products or other financial products mentioned herein. Katie Stockton, CNBC, 29 Dec. 2025 In 1965, Sinatra became the second recipient. Paul Grein, Billboard, 29 Dec. 2025 For example, individual filers can receive up to $994, couples filing jointly can receive $1,491, and those providing essential care to SSI recipients can receive up to $498. Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 28 Dec. 2025 In 2025, the recipient was Tsutsumi Asakichi, a fourth-generation producer of Japanese natural lacquer called urushi, used to coat tableware, artwork, and religious artifacts. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for recipient

Word History

Etymology

Latin recipient-, recipiens, present participle of recipere

First Known Use

1558, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of recipient was in 1558

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“Recipient.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recipient. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

recipient

noun
re·​cip·​i·​ent ri-ˈsip-ē-ənt How to pronounce recipient (audio)
: one that receives
the recipient of many honors
recipient adjective

Medical Definition

recipient

noun
re·​cip·​i·​ent ri-ˈsip-ē-ənt How to pronounce recipient (audio)
: an individual who receives biological material (as blood or an organ) from a donor

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