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receipt

/rɪˈsiːt/
noun★Beginner— a written record of a financial transaction
formal

a written document showing the details of a purchase, including the items bought, their prices, and the total amount paid

I kept the receipt in case I needed to return the item.

A receipt serves as proof of purchase, which is useful for returns or warranties.

The receipt included a tax breakdown for my reference.

Receipts often provide additional financial details, such as taxes or discounts.

💡

Receipts are commonly used in retail, dining, and other financial transactions.

Collocations

keep the receiptto retain the receipt for future reference or returnsprint the receiptto generate a physical or digital copy of the receiptlost receipta receipt that has been misplaced or cannot be found

Synonyms

invoicebillticket

Antonyms

no receiptunrecorded transaction

Related Phrases

e-receiptphrase
a digital version of a receipt, often sent via email or app
itemized receiptphrase
a receipt that lists each item purchased separately with its price

💡Pro Tip

Keep Receipts Organized

Store receipts in a designated folder or app to track expenses and warranties.

⚡Gold Rule

Receipts as Proof

Always keep receipts for purchases that may need returns or warranties.

📖Word Origin

From Middle English *receite*, from Old French *receite*, from Latin *recipere* (to receive).

📝Usage Notes

Receipts are essential for financial records, returns, and warranties. Digital receipts are increasingly common.

Word Breakdown

receiv
to take or accept
root
+
-ept
a thing received
suffix
English Dictionary

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