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Definition of addresser

addresser

/əˈdrɛs.ər/
ad · dress · er
Plural:addressers
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• noun

1

A person who addresses someone in speech or writing, or who sends a letter, petition, or message; the speaker or writer in a communicative act (especially in linguistics and communication theory).

Example

"In Jakobson's model of communication, the emotive function focuses directly on the attitude of the addresser toward what is being said."

2

A machine or device used for printing or affixing mailing addresses onto envelopes, labels, or packages.

Example

"The mailroom upgraded to a high-speed desktop addresser capable of processing ten thousand envelopes an hour."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'addresser' (the person who sends or initiates a message, also spelled 'addressor' in legal contexts) with 'addressee' (the person who receives it).

• Rhymes for addresser

• Nearby Words

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addressable
addressee
addresser
addy
adelaide
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Addresser. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/addresser
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