receipt

noun

UK/rɪˈsiːt/
US/rɪˈsiːt/

Definitions of receipt noun

document

  1. A2Countable

    A document or message serving as proof that money, goods, or information has been received.

    • Always ensure you obtain a receipt when purchasing any item.

    • Many retailers are now transitioning to email receipts instead of paper ones.

    • Please keep your receipt for returns or exchanges.

action

  1. B2Uncountableformal

    The act or state of having received money or goods.

    • We will ship the goods immediately upon receipt of payment.

    • He has been in receipt of unemployment benefits for three months.

    • The company will contact you upon receipt of your application.

Phrases of receipt noun

  • receipts

    the sums of money collected by a business over a specific time period

    Last year, our company's receipts increased by 20% compared to the previous year.