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addressee

/ˌæd.rəˈsiː/

/ˌæd.rəˈsi/

addresseenoun

addressees

/ˌæd.rəˈsiː/

/ˌæd.rəˈsi/

Translations

The letter was returned to the sender because the addressee had moved.

Письмо было возвращено отправителю, потому что адресат переехал.

Additional translations

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

addresseeadjective

/ˌæd.rɛˈsiː/

/ˌæd.rɛˈsi/

Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to the intended recipient.

Definitions

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.