return address

Thân thiện

The sender writes the return address in the top-left corner of the envelope.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The sender's address on mail: A "return address" is the address of the person who sends a letter or package. It is written on the envelope or parcel to show where it should be sent back if delivery to the recipient is impossible.

Usage

• The "return address" is typically placed in the top-left corner of an envelope or on the back of a parcel.
• It is used by postal services to return undeliverable mail to the sender.
• It is considered a standard and responsible practice for sending mail.

Examples

• Noun:
  • Always include a return address in case the letter cannot be delivered.
  • The package was sent back to the return address because the recipient had moved.
  • She forgot to write a return address on the envelope.

Advanced Usage

• "In care of" with a return address: Sometimes, a return address may include "c/o" (in care of) if the sender is using another person's or organization's address for receiving returned mail.
  • The return address was listed as "John Smith, c/o ABC Company".

Variants and Related Words

• Sender's address: A direct synonym for "return address."
• Mailing address / Delivery address: The address of the intended recipient, which is distinct from the return address.

Synonyms

• Sender's address
• Origin address

Related Phrases

• No return address: Describes mail sent without a sender's address.
  • The anonymous letter had no return address.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the address of the sender of a letter or parcel indicating where it should be returned if it cannot be delivered