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

The Disney Legends Awards program began in 1987, when actor Fred MacMurray became the first recipient. — ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026

The ruling concerns how recipients of DACA may travel abroad and their ability to obtain green cards. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026

While these recipients might need support for a time, the system’s design should encourage them to enter the workforce. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 15 Aug. 2026

The September 2026 Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $994, will be sent to recipients in 17 days. — Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 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