addressee

[ˌædˌrɛˈsi]

addressee Definition

a person or organization to whom a letter, package, or other item is addressed.

Using addressee: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "addressee" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The addressee of the package was not at home.

  • Example

    Please make sure to write the correct address of the addressee on the envelope.

  • Example

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

addressee Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for addressee

Phrases with addressee

  • a formal greeting used in letters or emails to address the recipient

    Example

    Dear addressee, I am writing to inform you of the changes in our company's policies.

  • an incorrect recipient of a letter, package, or other item

    Example

    The package was delivered to the wrong addressee and had to be returned to the sender.

  • unknown addressee

    a recipient whose identity is unknown or unclear

    Example

    The letter was addressed to an unknown addressee and could not be delivered.

Origins of addressee

from Old French 'adrecier', meaning 'to direct'

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Summary: addressee in Brief

'Addressee' [ˌædˌrɛˈsi] refers to the person or organization to whom a letter, package, or other item is addressed. It is commonly used in formal contexts like business correspondence or postal services. Phrases like 'dear addressee' and 'wrong addressee' use 'addressee' to denote the recipient of a letter or package, respectively.