Addressee

usgb/ˌædreˈsiː/
noun

The person to whom something is sent or addressed.

Make sure to write the correct name and address of the addressee on the envelope.
Visual representation of "addressee" - The person to whom something is sent or addressed

Often appears as...

  • letter addressee
  • email addressee
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Physical Addresses

Addressee often refers to physical mail recipients.

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The package addressee received it three days later.
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Attention to Detail

Correct details are crucial for the addressee to receive items.

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The addressee's zip code was incorrect, causing a delivery delay.
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Not the Sender

The addressee is the recipient, not the one sending the item.

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As the addressee, she eagerly awaited the letter's arrival.
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