as in certificates
a record of goods sold or services performed together with the amount paid
If you'd like to return those pants, you'll need to provide a receipt.
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of receipts
Under the rule, if employees did not report tips amounting to at least 8% of the company’s gross receipts, the employer had to report the shortfall on Forms W-2.
—
Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Citing a 1993 Florida law statute and a Miami Dade County ordinance, Fernandez said his office will revoke or refuse to renew local business tax receipts, formerly known as occupational licenses, for people or entities engaging in unauthorized business activities with Cuba.
—Nora Gamez Torres, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
During the raid, police recovered hotel receipts tied to his associates, arrested them, and seized rifles and revolvers intended for the heist.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
Shares of Applied Materials and KLA fell in New York trading on Tuesday, as did depositary receipts for ASML, with losses outpacing declines in the broader market.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
Retailers, however, can treat tax as part of their overhead and may itemize charges to consumers, even though the food deduction means tax is not due on those qualifying receipts.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Police seized receipts, a single black rubber glove and his desktop computer.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Don’t expect box-office points, however, as Netflix is giving this its customary two-week qualifying theatrical run, where box-office receipts are not usually reported.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2025
Sellers should retain receipts, confirmations, or screenshots for all transactions in case the IRS requests proof.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Citing a 1993 Florida law statute and a Miami Dade County ordinance, Fernandez said his office will revoke or refuse to renew local business tax receipts, formerly known as occupational licenses, for people or entities engaging in unauthorized business activities with Cuba.
—Nora Gamez Torres, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
During the raid, police recovered hotel receipts tied to his associates, arrested them, and seized rifles and revolvers intended for the heist.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
Shares of Applied Materials and KLA fell in New York trading on Tuesday, as did depositary receipts for ASML, with losses outpacing declines in the broader market.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
Retailers, however, can treat tax as part of their overhead and may itemize charges to consumers, even though the food deduction means tax is not due on those qualifying receipts.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Police seized receipts, a single black rubber glove and his desktop computer.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Don’t expect box-office points, however, as Netflix is giving this its customary two-week qualifying theatrical run, where box-office receipts are not usually reported.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2025
Sellers should retain receipts, confirmations, or screenshots for all transactions in case the IRS requests proof.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for receipts
Noun
-
Since then, new information and analysis have become available, including the issuance of nine additional certificates since February 2024.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
4 Sep. 2025
-
These firms presented themselves with slick websites, strong branding, and often falsely used certificates from the HMRC to appear legitimate.—
Felipe Schrieberg,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
But the scope and breadth of the subpoenas — which demand everything from text messages to bank statements to phone records — has a lot of folks scratching their heads, especially those unlucky enough to have been served one.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
-
While past shows dazzled with bold statements like last year’s Technicolor, this collection embraces quiet intimacy.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
The judge ordered the county to release the contract with Cordell and any documents submitted for her compensation, including timesheets and invoices.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
5 Sep. 2025
-
The Illinois Tollway celebrated a new customer service center along Interstate 294 on Thursday that offers in-person customer service for assistance with account management, paying tolls or invoices for customers in south suburban communities.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
In 2022, Dell'Anno released his debut cookbook, Giuseppe's Italian Bakes, which includes family recipes, many of which were sourced from his father's personal notes.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
-
As his personal website notes, Arey was born with Proximal Femoral Focal Deficiency, and the upper part of his femur bone was malformed.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Though the former couple remained close in the years after their separation, their relationship allegedly became strained when Simon stopped paying for their children’s school and medical fees following a change on his tax return.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
-
Tickets start at $175 and reflect all-in pricing, meaning the ticket price listed is inclusive of taxes and fees.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
8 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Receipts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/receipts. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share