receiver

noun

re·​ceiv·​er ri-ˈsē-vər 

: one that receives: such as

a

: treasurer

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Moore eventually could join the mix with a cadre of promising young receivers, including sophomore Aidan Mizell, a former Orlando Boone standout, fleet-footed true freshmen Tank Hawkins and TJ Abrams and redshirt freshmen Andy Jean, who has battled injuries. —Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2024

The receiver can rock their hips back and forth, side to side, or slowly grind against their partner’s mouth, nose, or entire face, says Caudillo. —Sara Youngblood Gregory, Them, 26 June 2024

Sneed’s assignment was typically shadowing the other team’s best receiver, a role likely to go to Trent McDuffie this season. —Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 20 June 2024

Both the coupler and the receiver are protected by nylon composite collars, exclusively engineered for high performance and durability. —Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 19 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing receiver

• receiver general
• wide receiver

Kids Definition

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