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Definition of signee

signee

/saɪˈniː/
sign · ee
Plural:signees
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signee Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

North American A person, especially an athlete, musician, or recruit, who has been signed to a professional contract or scholarship agreement.

Example

"The basketball program welcomed five talented high school signees to the roster this spring."

2

A person who signs a document, petition, or official agreement; a signatory.

Example

"Every signee on the lease is equally responsible for paying the monthly rent on time."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Although the suffix '-ee' typically denotes the recipient of an action, 'signee' can refer either to a person who signs a document (a signer) or to someone who has been signed to a contract (such as an athlete or musician).

• Rhymes for signee

• Nearby Words

signatory
signature
signboard
signee
signer
signet
significance

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 19th century from the verb 'sign' and the suffix '-ee' (from Anglo-French '-é').

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