recipient

American  

[ri-sip-ee-uhnt] / rɪˈsɪp i ənt /

noun

1. a person or thing that receives; receiver.

   the recipient of a prize.

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adjective

1. receiving or capable of receiving.

recipient British  

/ rɪˈsɪpɪənt /

noun

1. a person who or thing that receives

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adjective

1. a less common word for receptive

Other Word Forms

• nonrecipient adjective
• unrecipient adjective

Etymology

Origin of recipient

First recorded in 1550–60; from Latin recipient-, stem of recipiēns “receiving,” present participle of recipere “to receive”; receive

Example Sentences

She was presented with her award by last year's recipient, pop star Chappell Roan.

From BBC

He suggested the recipient "be careful how you spin the answers to these things."

From BBC

It then transcribes the answers and allows recipients to determine whether or not they want to take the call.

From The Wall Street Journal

And some recipients of short contracts have already seen the possible benefits.

From The Wall Street Journal

Venezuela is among the largest recipients of Chinese loans globally, with more than $100 billion committed over recent decades.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• beneficiary