annuitant

noun

an·​nu·​itant ə-ˈnü-ə-tənt 

-ˈnyü-

: a beneficiary of an annuity

Examples of annuitant in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With a single-life immediate annuity, payments continue for the annuitant's lifetime. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

So CalPERS annuitants who retired in 2024 and prior should have received their first adjustment as of May 1. — Kiara Adams may 30, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2026

This ensures the annuitant will be paid and the nonprofit can invest or spend what remains. — Kristen Jaarda, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1704, in the meaning defined above

Legal Definition

annuitant

noun

an·​nu·​i·​tant ə-ˈnü-ə-tənt, -ˈnyü- 

: a person entitled to receive benefits or payments from an annuity