addressee
noun
Simple meaning
A person or entity to whom discourse is directed, or the words referring to such an entity.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ædɹɛˈsi
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
The person or organization to which something, such as a letter or message, is addressed or sent, for whom the item is intended.
One to whom something is addressed
linguistics
A person or entity to whom discourse is directed, or the words referring to such an entity.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
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This meaning: The person or organization to which something, such as a letter or message, is addressed or sent, for whom the item is intended.
An 'addressee' is simply the recipient of mail, email, or any message. It's a formal or technical term, not commonly used in everyday conversation about who you're writing to. You'd typically just say 'the person I'm sending it to.'
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Where you'll really hear it
Legal documents
“The addressee must sign for the certified delivery.”
Post office forms
“Please verify the addressee's information carefully.”
Email client settings
“The 'To' field specifies the primary addressee of the message.”
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