Addressee

/ˌæd.rɛˈsiː/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A person or entity to whom something is addressed, especially a letter or communication.
The addressee of the letter was surprised to receive it after so many years.
The intended recipient of a communication.
Please ensure that the addressee's name is correctly spelled on the package.
In a conversation, the person to whom a message is directed.
The speaker's addressee looked confused by the complex explanation.

Etymology

From 'address' + the suffix '-ee' indicating a person who receives the action.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To send to the addressee
To direct a message or package specifically to the intended recipient.
The addressee's details
Information related to the recipient, such as name and address.

Related Words

address
The location where a person can be contacted.
recipient
A person who receives something.

Slang Meanings

The one who gets your message.
I just sent my email to the addressee; now I wait for a reply.
The intended listener or reader.
He always speaks directly to the addressee in his speeches.