receipt
/ɹɪˈsiːt/noun
A written or printed note confirming that money or goods have been received.
Example sentences
- “Always ask for a receipt when you pay in cash.”
- “The cashier handed me the receipt along with my change.”
The p is silent: 'ri-SEET'. Watch the spelling, and keep it apart from 'recipe', the cooking instructions.
Synonyms for receipt
- sales slip
- proof of purchase
Often confused with receipt
- receipt vs recipe
- recipe (noun): A list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions for preparing a particular dish.
- receipt vs invoice
- invoice (noun): A document a seller sends to a buyer listing the goods or services supplied, their quantities, and the amount owed.
