receipt

/ɹɪˈsiːt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: receipts · receipting · receipted

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The act of receiving, or the fact of having been received.

Noun

Examples

A balance payable on receipt of the goods.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A quantity or amount received; takings.

Noun

Examples

This weekend's receipts alone cover our costs to mount the production!

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To give or write a receipt (for something).

Verb

Examples

to receipt delivered goods

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

To put a receipt on, as by writing or stamping; to mark a bill as having been paid.

Verb

Examples

to receipt a bill

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “receipt” mean?

The act of receiving, or the fact of having been received.

Is “receipt” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.