sender

Everyday

1. A sender is the person who sends a letter, parcel, message or email. tree →
2. (sport/slang, informal) In some sports, a «send» or «sender» is a big, bold jump. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life: «Return to sender» on letters; emails show who the sender is. In online safety: do not open messages from unknown senders. Phrases: «return to sender», «unknown sender».

Examples

• The letter came back marked «Return to sender». tree →
• Check the sender before you open an email. tree →
• Don't reply to messages from unknown senders. tree →
• The sender forgot to write the address. tree →
• The sender paid £3 for postage. tree →
• Who was the sender of this birthday card? tree →
• I should be obliged if the sender would communicate with me. tree →

Note

Opposite: receiver or recipient. Online safety: if you do not know the sender, tell an adult before opening any link.