1. the person to whom a letter, package, or other communication is directed

Examples

• The addressee was not home when the package arrived.
• Please write the addressee’s name clearly on the envelope.
• The letter was returned because the addressee had moved.
• Make sure you have the correct address for the addressee.
• The postal worker could not deliver the mail to the intended addressee.
• Each addressee on the mailing list received a personalized invitation.