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receipt

Definition

  • noun: a piece of paper on which the things that you buy or the services that you pay for are listed with the total amount paid and the prices for each
  • noun: a revenue office
  • verb: to give a receipt for or acknowledge the receipt of
  • usually used in plural
  • synonyms: recipe, receptacle, reception

Examples

  • I am 'in receipt of' your instructions. [=I have received your instructions]

  • The form should be completed and returned within 30 days of 'receipt'.

  • Keep your 'receipt' in case you need to return anything.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) -Twix has too much coconut. -No, there's no coconut! -I'm allergic to coconut. -I'm not. A nickel. -Cab receipt. Hey, Puddy. -I'm with a customer. No, no, no. Elaine, the car can wait. What's important is you two getting back together. Then we'll talk about the car. (..)
    1998 TvShow: Seinfeld Title: The Dealership Season: 9 Episode 11