Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Receiver.
How to pronounce receiver:
US
Receiver - as a noun
Set that receives radio or tv signals
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
receiving systemHypernyms (Closely Related)
set3Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
(law) a person (usually appointed by a court of law) who liquidates assets or preserves them for the benefit of affected parties
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
liquidator20Earphone that converts electrical signals into sounds
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
telephone receiverHypernyms (Closely Related)
earphone13earpiece12headphone18phone10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A person who receives something
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
recipient13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
acquirer19Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The tennis player who receives the serve
A football player who catches (or is supposed to catch) a forward pass
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pass catcherpass receiverExample Sentences
"He eagerly unwrapped the gift, revealing a brand new receiver for his home theater system."
"The football soared through the air before landing perfectly in the hands of the receiver."
"She adjusted the volume of the radio using the receiver knob."
"The mailman dropped off a package at the receiver's doorstep."
"The magician delighted the audience as he pulled a bouquet of flowers out of his receiver."
Word Game Points
Is RECEIVER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, receiver is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RECEIVER has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is RECEIVER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, receiver is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRECEIVER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is RECEIVER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, receiver is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRECEIVER has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
