addressee

UK
/ˌæd.rəˈsiː/
US
/ˌæd.rəˈsi/

Translations

addresseenoun
addressees
pl
UK
/ˌæd.rəˈsiː/
US
/ˌæd.rəˈsi/
The letter was returned to the sender because the addressee had moved.
Письмо было возвращено отправителю, потому что адресат переехал.
Additional translations
addresseeadjective
UK
/ˌæd.rɛˈsiː/
US
/ˌæd.rɛˈsi/
Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to the intended recipient.

Definitions

addresseenoun
The person to whom something, such as a letter or message, is addressed.
The addressee of the letter was surprised to receive such a heartfelt message.
In linguistics, the participant role of the person for whom an utterance is intended.
In the dialogue, the speaker alternates with the addressee as turns shift.
addresseeadjective
Relating to or intended for the person to whom something is addressed (used attributively before a noun).
Please verify the addressee label before posting the parcel.