Recipient

9 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

A person who receives something, such as a gift, award, or payment. Someone who is given or awarded something.

“She was the recipient of the prestigious humanitarian award this year.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/rəˈsɪp.i.ənt/

Syllables

re·cip·i·ent

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Synonyms

receiverbeneficiaryawardeeaddressee

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains 'RECIP' opening and '-IENT' ending; watch for the 'C' and 'P'

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Scrabble

Worth 14 points; 'C' and 'P' create strong scoring opportunities

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