grantee

noun

grant·​ee gran-ˈtē How to pronounce grantee (audio)
: one to whom a grant is made

Examples of grantee in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The 24 venue grantees include Maple Leaf Bar in New Orleans, Nocturne Jazz & Supper Club in Denver, Cole’s Bar in Chicago, Drkmtter Collective in Nashville, The Lost Church in San Francisco, The Royal Room in Seattle and Chris’ Jazz Cafe in Philadelphia. Taylor Mims, Billboard, 15 May 2024 The Mississippi River Network and Union of Concerned Scientists are also Walton grantees. Eric Schmid, Journal Sentinel, 6 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for grantee 

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of grantee was in the 15th century

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“Grantee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grantee. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

grantee

noun
grant·​ee grant-ˈē How to pronounce grantee (audio)
: one to whom a grant is made

Legal Definition

grantee

noun
grant·​ee gran-ˈtē How to pronounce grantee (audio)
: one to whom a grant is made
specifically : one to whom a grant by deed is made

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