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addressee

/ˌæd.rɛˈsiː/
ad · dres · see
Plural:addressees
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addressee Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The person or organization to whom mail, a package, or a formal communication is directed.

Example

"The courier required a signature from the addressee before handing over the confidential parcel."

2

In linguistics and communication, the specific listener or reader to whom an utterance or text is directed.

Example

"In polite conversation, speakers often adjust their tone depending on their relationship with the addressee."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'addressee' (the person receiving a message or parcel) with 'addresser' or 'addressor' (the person sending it).

• Rhymes for addressee

• Nearby Words

addled
address
addressable
addressee
addresser
addy
adelaide

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 19th century from the verb 'address' (from Old French 'adrecier', meaning to direct or straighten) and the Anglo-French suffix '-ee', denoting the recipient of a legal or formal action.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Addressee. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/addressee
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