Receipts
rɪˈsiːts
Definitions
A written or printed statement acknowledging that something has been paid or received.
rɪˈsiːts
A written acknowledgment that something has been received.
I need to keep these receipts to track my expenses.
💡 Simply: A piece of paper that shows you bought something and paid for it! Like when you buy a toy and get a paper saying how much you paid.
👶 For kids: A paper that shows you got something or paid money.
More Examples
Can I have a receipt for my purchase, please?
The company provided receipts for the travel costs.
She carefully filed away the receipts to organize her finances.
How It's Used
"The customer received a receipt for their purchase."
"Keep all your receipts for tax purposes."
From Middle English *receite*, from Old French *receite* ('receipt, thing received'), from Latin *recepta* ('things received'), feminine plural of *receptum*, past participle of *recipere* ('to receive').
The word 'receipt' has been used since the 14th century, initially to denote the act of receiving something, and later, the document itself. Its use expanded with the growth of commerce and record-keeping practices.
Memory tip
Think of a piece of paper saying you 'received' something.