recipient
/ɹəˈsɪp.i.ənt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: recipients
Sense 1
Meaning · English
One who receives.
Noun
Examples
the recipient of money or 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 person receiving donor organs or tissues.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
receiving
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “recipient” mean?
One who receives.
Is “recipient” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.