receipt ####### - noun - B1 - /rɪˈsiːt/ - /rɪˈsiːt/ B1 countable ============ a piece of paper or an electronic document that show that goods or services have been paid for - Can I have a receipt please? - receipt for something: Do you need a receipt for that? - We will email the receipt to you. - I kept the receipt, so I can return it if you don't like it. Wordfinder ---------- - buy - discount - loyalty card - purchase - receipt - reduction - refund - short-change - store card - voucher B2 uncountable formal ===================== the act of receiving something. - You will receive an automatic reply to your email confirming receipt. - receipt of something: to acknowledge receipt of a letter. - on receipt of something: The goods will be dispatched on receipt of an order form. - in receipt of something: Are you in receipt of any state benefit.