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Definition of sender

sender

/ˈsɛndər/
sen · der
Plural:senders
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• noun

1

A person or organization that dispatches a letter, package, email, or other message to a recipient.

Example

"Because the envelope lacked a valid delivery address, the post office returned the letter to the original sender."

2

An electronic device or sensor that transmits signals, data, or telemetry to a receiving unit or gauge.

Example

"The mechanic replaced the faulty oil pressure sender after the dashboard gauge began giving erratic readings."

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• Rhymes for sender

• Nearby Words

send
sendable
sendai
sender
sendoff
sendup
seneca

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as an agent noun from the verb 'send', which derives from Old English 'sendan' (to send, throw, or dispatch), combined with the agentive suffix '-er'.

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