recipient

noun

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

Examples of recipient in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web After legal fees, the recipients, which include Hutchinson, Miller's estate and the other two injured, will receive $863,000, per local outlet WDBJ. Liza Esquibias, Peoplemag, 20 June 2024 The maximum amount those recipients can get is $2,000 per shooting. Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2024 Since some recipients simply do not respond to the survey, penalties need to be imposed, according to Scanlon’s recommendations. Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2024 On the centennial of the Hopkins Medical School, Dr. Fritz was one of the recipients of the distinguished physician award. Frederick N. Rasmussen, Baltimore Sun, 20 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for recipient 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Recipient.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recipient. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

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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