receiving end

noun

: the position of being a recipient or especially a victim

—usually used in the phrase on the receiving end

Examples of receiving end in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Another said that Bruno was on the receiving end of a taste of his own medicine. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 28 Sep. 2026

Rain chances midweek Southeast Texas will be on the receiving end of moisture from two sources, according to forecasters. — Roberto Villalpando, Houston Chronicle, 27 Sep. 2026

For a millisecond, Bowen Yang and I swapped places—leaving me on the receiving end of his applause rather than the other way around. — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026

The situation sparked a free speech debate and had Sheeran on the receiving end of punch lines and criticism. — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for receiving end

• superintend
• amend
• append
• ascend
• attend
• backend
• befriend
• boyfriend
• commend
• compend
• contend
• defend