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- DictionaryRe·cep·ta·cle/rəˈseptək(ə)l/
noun
- 1. an object or space used to contain something: "trash receptacles"
- 2. an electrical outlet into which the plug of an electrical device may be inserted. North American
A receptacle is something that receives and contains something, such as a container, a flower stalk, or an electrical fitting. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, examples, and related entries of receptacle.
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Receptacle definition: a container, device, etc., that receives or holds something. See examples of RECEPTACLE used in a sentence.
A receptacle is a container for holding things or that you can put things in. Learn more about the meaning, pronunciation and usage of receptacle with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.
A receptacle is a container for holding things or that you can put things in. Learn more about the word, its pronunciation, synonyms, and usage in sentences from various sources.
A receptacle is a container that's used for holding or storing things. If you are having a party on a rainy day, you can put a receptacle outside your door for your guests' umbrellas.
A receptacle is a container, device, or part that holds or receives something. Learn the different meanings and uses of receptacle in botany, electronics, and other fields, with synonyms and translations.
A receptacle is an object that holds or contains something else, such as a container, a box, or an electrical outlet. Learn more about the word origin, usage, and botanical meaning of receptacle from Collins Dictionary.
