addressee

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The person or organization to which something, such as a letter or message, is addressed or sent, for whom the item is intended.
  2. A person or entity to whom discourse is directed, or the words referring to such an entity.

Pronunciation

/ˌædɹɛˈsiː/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-addressee.wav

Word forms

addressee addressees

Etymology

From address + -ee.

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