receipt
rih-SEET
Receipt (noun) means a printed or written proof that money or goods were received, such as a slip given after a purchase. Example: “The shop assistant put the receipt in the bag with my new shoes.”
noun
1
A printed or written proof that money or goods were received, such as a slip given after a purchase.
"The shop assistant put the receipt in the bag with my new shoes."
"Keep your receipt in case you need to return the item."
"The accountant asked for receipts for all business expenses."
2
The act of receiving something, or the fact that it has been received.
"We will send you a confirmation email on receipt of your order."
"The school acknowledged receipt of the signed permission forms yesterday."
"Payment is due upon receipt of the invoice."
verb
1
To mark or stamp a bill as paid.
"Once the tenant paid in full, the landlord receipted the rent book."
"Please receipt each invoice as soon as the money arrives."
"The clerk receipted the bill before handing it back."
How to use receipt
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe paper (or fact) proving you received or paid for something.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "recipe" — both trace back to the same Latin root but mean different things today.
Common pairings
keep the receipt
upon receipt
a paper receipt
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Word forms
- Plural
- receipts
- Third person singular
- receipts
- Past tense
- receipted
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Etymology
From Middle English receyt, via Anglo-Norman receite, ultimately from Latin receptus ("received"); a silent "p" was later added to match the Latin spelling.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “receipt” mean?
The word “receipt” means a printed or written proof that money or goods were received, such as a slip given after a purchase. In plain terms, the paper (or fact) proving you received or paid for something.
How do you pronounce “receipt”?
“Receipt” is pronounced rih-SEET (/ɹɪˈsit/ in IPA).
How do you use “receipt” in a sentence?
Here is “receipt” used in a sentence: “Keep your receipt in case you need to return the item.”
What part of speech is “receipt”?
Depending on how it is used, “receipt” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “receipt” come from?
The word “receipt” comes from Latin. From Middle English receyt, via Anglo-Norman receite, ultimately from Latin receptus ("received"); a silent "p" was later added to match the Latin spelling.
Is “receipt” a common word?
“Receipt” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
How many meanings does “receipt” have?
“Receipt” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a printed or written proof that money or goods were received, such as a slip given after a purchase.
What is the difference between a receipt and an invoice?
An invoice is a document requesting payment, issued before or at the time goods or services are provided. A receipt is proof that payment has already been made or that money or goods were received, usually given after the transaction.
What is the difference between a receipt and a bill?
A bill states how much a customer owes and asks for payment. A receipt is written or printed proof that the payment or goods were actually received, so it comes after the money has changed hands.
What is the difference between receipt and reception?
Receipt refers to the proof or fact of receiving something, especially money or goods. Reception refers to the act or manner of receiving, and can also mean a welcome, a social gathering, or a front desk, so the two words are not interchangeable.
