noun

receipt

receipt, proof of purchase

Can I have a receipt, please?

Can I have a receipt, please?

Keep your receipt for the warranty.

Keep your receipt for the warranty.

a receipt ((for sth.)) a piece of paper confirming payment for sth. I need a receipt for my expenses.

Synonyms: proof of purchase, bill, invoice

From Latin 'recipere' (to receive), meaning 'a thing received'.

It's the piece of paper you 'receive' after paying. Notice the silent 'p'.

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