recipient

noun

re·​cip·​i·​ent ri-ˈsi-pē-ənt 

: one that receives : receiver

recipient adjective

Examples of recipient in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While those requirements have yet to be determined, advocates have discussed possible options might include extending voting to lawful permanent residents, or green card holders, DACA recipients, and others who live, work and pay taxes in Los Angeles, according to the councilmember’s office. —Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026

One recipient said getting a ticket was a dream come true. —Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 9 June 2026

The Hi-Lo warning sound will provide an additional alert mechanism and will be used only when all people within hearing range are intended recipients of an emergency warning, the department said. —Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026

Previous grant recipients can apply again for a different location or concept. —Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 8 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Latin recipient-, recipiens, present participle of recipere

First Known Use

1558, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing recipient

• co-recipient
• universal recipient

Rhymes for recipient

• incipient
• percipient

Kids Definition

recipient

noun

re·​cip·​i·​ent ri-ˈsip-ē-ənt 

: one that receives

the recipient of many honors

recipient adjective

Medical Definition

recipient

noun

re·​cip·​i·​ent ri-ˈsip-ē-ənt 

: an individual who receives biological material (as blood or an organ) from a donor