recipient

Everyday

1. A person who receives something, such as a letter, a gift, a prize or a message. tree →
2. (medicine) A person who receives blood or an organ from someone else. tree →

In the lessons

Used in emails («the recipient»), awards («the recipient of the prize»), and maths problems about sharing (each recipient gets an equal amount). Tells the reader who gets something. Phrases: «the recipient of», «award recipient», «add a recipient».

Examples

• Write the recipient's address on the envelope. tree →
• She was the recipient of the bravery award. tree →
• Each recipient got three sweets. tree →
• The email had two recipients. tree →
• The money was shared among 5 recipients. tree →
• The heart recipient is doing well after the operation. tree →
• Check the recipient's name before you press send. tree →

Note

Countable. Slightly formal; everyday words are «the person who gets it» or «receiver». Opposite: sender or donor. In maths: dividing a total among recipients gives each one's share (20 sweets, 4 recipients, 5 each).