1. people who receive something
2. electronic devices that receive signals, especially radio or television signals
3. parts of telephones that are held to the ear to listen

Examples

• The charity thanked all the receivers of their holiday gifts.
• The old radio receivers picked up stations from hundreds of miles away.
• She picked up the phone receiver to answer the call.
• The wide receivers ran precise routes down the field.
• The court appointed receivers to oversee the failing company’s assets.
• The satellite receivers on the roof needed adjustment after the storm.
• Both receivers caught touchdown passes in the championship game.