indirect object
noun
: a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase that occurs in addition to a direct object after some verbs and indicates the person or thing that receives what is being given or done : the person or thing that the action of a verb is performed for or directed to
In the sentences "She bought him a present," "He gave all four walls a new coat of paint," and "Ask me a question," "him," "all four walls," and "me" are indirect objects and "a present," "a new coat of paint," and "a question" are direct objects.
Note: Verbs that can take indirect objects are called ditransitive verbs.
Example Sentences
In “He gave me the book,” the direct object is “book” and the indirect object is “me.”
Recent Examples on the Web Four different cases in Old English tell you whether a word is a subject, direct object, indirect object or possessor. 
The Economist, 1 Mar. 2018
The Economist, 1 Mar. 2018 Word History
First Known Use
1879, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
indirect object
noun
: an object that represents the person or thing that receives what is being given or done
The word "me" in "you gave me the book" is an indirect object.