1. a person who receives something
2. the part of a telephone that you hold to your ear and mouth
3. a device that receives radio or television signals

Examples

• The receiver of the award gave a heartfelt speech.
• She picked up the phone receiver and dialed the number.
• The radio receiver picked up signals from distant stations.
• The wide receiver caught the touchdown pass.
• The court appointed a receiver to handle the company’s assets.
• Please hang up the receiver when you’re done with the call.
• The satellite receiver needs to be properly aligned.
• He’s the team’s best receiver this season.