Meaning & use

receiver

noun·Everyday

A person or device that receives something, such as a signal, call, or pass.

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The quarterback threw a long pass to the receiver in the end zone.

She picked up the phone receiver as soon as it started ringing.

A note on using this word

'Receiver' is the correct spelling; 'reciever' breaks the common rule 'i before e except after c.'

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