English · Work & Business
receipt
/rɪˈsiːt/
[/rɪˈsiːt/]
proof of payment
Beginnernoun
Definition
A piece of paper or digital record showing that money has been received for goods or services.
Example
Keep your receipt in case you want to return the shoes to the store later.
Keep your receipt in case you want to return the shoes to the store later.
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman 'receite', from Latin 'recepta'; the silent 'p' was added later to mirror Latin.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in everyday shopping and accounting.