receipt

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.

“Receipt” is pronounced rih-SEET (/ɹɪˈsit/ in IPA).

Here is “receipt” used in a sentence: “Keep your receipt in case you need to return the item.”

Depending on how it is used, “receipt” can be a noun and a verb.

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.

“Receipt” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.

“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.

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.

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.

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.