B2nounformalsocietylaw
US/rɪˈsɪp.i.ənt/
UK/rɪˈsɪp.i.ənt/
a person who receives something, such as a letter, payment, gift or award
In context
The recipient of the letter must sign for it at the door.
She was the recipient of a national award for her teaching.
Hospitals try to match each donor kidney to a suitable recipient.
Words that go with recipient
adjective + noun
- intended recipientThe email was sent to the wrong person, not the intended recipient.
- lucky recipientThe lucky recipient of the prize will be announced on Friday.
noun + preposition
- recipient of an awardHe is the proud recipient of an award for bravery.
- recipient of a giftShe was the surprised recipient of a gift from an old friend.
noun + noun
- aid recipientEach aid recipient must register at the local office.
- transplant recipientThe transplant recipient left hospital after two weeks.