receiver

[rɪˈsiːvə(r)]

receiver Definition

• 1. a person or thing that receives something
• 2. an electronic device for receiving radio or television signals, sound or data

Using receiver: Examples

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

• Example

  The receiver of the award was very grateful.

• Example

  I need to buy a new receiver for my home theater system.

• Example

  The satellite receiver is not working properly.

receiver Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for receiver

• recipient
• collector
• gatherer
• catcher

Phrases with receiver

• receiver of stolen goods

  a person who knowingly buys or accepts stolen goods

  Example

  The police arrested the receiver of stolen goods.

• wide receiver

  a player in American football who specializes in catching passes

  Example

  He is one of the best wide receivers in the league.

• receiver hitch

  a device on a vehicle used for towing a trailer

  Example

  The receiver hitch on my truck can tow up to 10,000 pounds.

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Summary: receiver in Brief

The term 'receiver' [rɪˈsiːvə(r)] refers to a person or thing that receives something, such as an award or stolen goods. It also refers to an electronic device for receiving radio or television signals, sound or data, like a home theater system or satellite receiver. In American football, a 'wide receiver' is a player who specializes in catching passes. Other phrases include 'receiver of stolen goods' and 'receiver hitch,' which is a device on a vehicle used for towing a trailer.