addressee

noun
UK: /æd.rɛˈsiː/
US: /æˈdre.si/

  1. The person or organization to whom something is addressed or sent.

    1. The letter arrived, but the addressee was unknown to them. [ ] [ ]
    2. Please ensure the addressee's name is clearly visible on the package for efficient delivery. [ ] [ ]

  2. A person to whom a speech or written message is directed; receiver.

    1. The addressee of the email should respond ASAP. [ ] [ ]
    2. The speaker tailored his remarks to suit the specific needs and interests of each addressee. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

assignee recipient receiver destination target

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "addressee" in English means: The person or organization to whom something is addressed or sent., A person to whom a speech or written message is directed; receiver..

The phonetic transcription of "addressee" is /æd.rɛˈsiː/ in British English and /æˈdre.si/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "addressee": assignee, recipient, receiver, destination, target.

Example usage of "addressee": "The letter arrived, but the addressee was unknown to them.". More examples on the page.