Definitions
01proof of purchase
A2 · Elementary Countable noun
n. a piece of paper or a digital message that proves you have paid for something.
n. a written or electronic acknowledgment that a specified sum of money or article has been received.
日本語:レシート※
“Make sure you keep your receipt in case you need to return the shirt.”
“The customer requested a detailed receipt to ensure she could claim the business expenses on her annual tax return.”
Pitfall
I asked for a recipe after buying the shoes.
I asked for a receipt after buying the shoes.
A 'recipe' is for cooking food; a 'receipt' is for a business transaction.
02the act of receiving
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Formal
n. the act of getting something that was sent to you.
n. the formal act of receiving something, or the state of having been received.
日本語:受け取り※
“We will send the goods immediately upon receipt of your payment.”
“The department confirmed the receipt of the application, though they noted that several supporting documents were still missing from the file.”
Synonyms
03evidence of wrongdoing
C1 · Advanced Plural noun Informal · Slang
n. proof, like screenshots or messages, that shows someone did something wrong or lied.
n. evidence, typically in the form of digital records or documentation, used to prove a person's past actions or statements.
“She claimed she never said that, but her sister showed up with the receipts.”
“The journalist promised to publish the receipts, including leaked emails that directly contradicted the politician's public statement.”
Usage
Usually used in the plural form 'receipts'.
Teaching tip
This sense is very common in social media and celebrity culture; it implies 'bringing the proof' to an argument.
Synonyms
04total money received
C1 · Advanced Plural noun Academic · Formal
n. the total amount of money a business takes in during a period of time.
n. the total amount of money received by a business or government over a specific period.
“The cinema's box office receipts were much higher this weekend.”
“The treasury reported that tax receipts had fallen short of projections, leading to a significant budget deficit for the fiscal year.”
Usage
Almost always used in the plural form 'receipts'.
Antonyms
05to mark as paid
C2 · Proficiency Formal · Technical
v. to write on a bill or sign a paper to show that it has been paid.
v. to mark a bill as paid or to provide a formal written acknowledgment of payment.
“The clerk will receipt your invoice once the cash is counted.”
“The solicitor was careful to receipt the documents immediately to maintain a clear audit trail for the estate's executors.”
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “receipt” in context.
Verb
01. acknowledge receipt
“Please sign this form to acknowledge receipt of the documents.”
verb + noun
02. issue receipt
“The cashier will issue a receipt once the payment is confirmed.”
verb + noun
03. present receipt
“You must present your receipt to the security guard at the exit.”
verb + noun
04. receipt shows
“The receipt shows that you were charged twice for the same item.”
noun + verb
05. retain receipt
“Customers are advised to retain their receipt for the duration of the warranty.”
verb + noun
Adjective
06. detailed receipt
“The hotel provided a detailed receipt showing all room service charges.”
adj + noun
07. digital receipt
“Many stores now offer to send a digital receipt to your email address.”
adj + noun
08. original receipt
“Refunds will only be processed if you provide the original receipt.”
adj + noun
Noun
09. acknowledgment of receipt
“We are still waiting for an official acknowledgment of receipt from their office.”
noun + prep + noun
10. proof of receipt
“The delivery driver requires a signature as proof of receipt.”
noun + prep + noun
11. ask for a receipt
“Always ask for a receipt when you pay with cash.”
12. on receipt of
“The goods will be dispatched on receipt of your order.”
Etymology
From Middle English receyt, recorded since c. 1386 as "statement of ingredients in a potion or medicine," from Anglo-Norman or Old Northern French receite (“receipt, recipe”) (1304), altered (by influence of receit (“he receives”), from Latin recipit) from Old French recete, from Latin receptus, perfect passive participle of recipiō, itself from re- (“back”) + capiō (“I take”). The unpronounced p was later inserted to make the word appear closer to its Latin root. Doublet of recept and recipe. False cognate of Persian رسید (resid) (whence Urdu رسید (rasīd)).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
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