addressee — a person to whom something, especially a letter or package, is addressed
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person to whom something, especially a letter or package, is addressed
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌædrɛˈsi/
Korean meaning: 편지나 소포 등을 받는 사람, 수신자
Korean pronunciation: 애드레**시**
Example Sentences
- The pizza delivery guy couldn't find the addressee because the name on the doorbell was 'Batman'.
- Please make sure the addressee signs for the registered mail.
- The love letter was returned because the addressee had moved to another planet.
addressee
NOUN//ˌædrɛˈsi//
a person to whom something, especially a letter or package, is addressed
a postal worker in uniform hands a package directly to a woman standing at her front door. The woman reaches out with both hands to accept the delivery with a smile. The postal worker checks a delivery list while pointing to the package's label. The package changes hands as the woman becomes the rightful recipient. A mail truck sits parked nearby with more packages visible inside. Neighbors can be seen checking their own mailboxes along the street. a person to whom something is being addressed and delivered
When the addressee becomes absentee, no guarantee can reach its destiny!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
address(주소를 적다)에 -ee(받는 사람)가 합쳐진 단어로, 편지나 소포를 받는 사람을 뜻하게 되었습니다. 마치 employee(고용받는 사람), trainee(훈련받는 사람)처럼 '~받는 사람'의 의미를 만듭니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The pizza delivery guy couldn't find the addressee because the name on the doorbell was 'Batman'.”
“Please make sure the addressee signs for the registered mail.”
“The love letter was returned because the addressee had moved to another planet.”
“The addressee must present valid ID to receive the certified document.”
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