receiver
Meaning
A receiver is a device or person that receives something, such as a signal, message, or package.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "receiver" with "transmitter," which sends signals rather than receives them.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
found
an
old
radio
in
her
attic
and
decided
to
clean
it
.
She
carefully
opened
the
case
and
checked
the
receiver
and
the
wires
,
hoping
it
would
work
.
After
a
few
minutes
of
adjusting
the
dial
,
it
started
to
pick
up
a
clear
signal
and
soft
music
filled
the
room
.
She
smiled
because
the
sound
made
the
quiet
afternoon
feel
warmer
,
and
she
sat
down
with
a
cup
of
tea
.
She
decided
to
keep
the
radio
on
while
she
read
,
enjoying
the
unexpected
music
.
Common Phrases
telephone receiver
radio receiver
receiver of a message
Synonyms
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