Receptacle

/rɪˈsɛp.tə.kəl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a container or device that receives or holds something.

The gardener placed the seeds in a small receptacle before planting them in the ground.

a part of a plant that contains seeds, often referred to as a flower's receptacle.

The petals of the daisy are attached to a central receptacle that holds the plant's reproductive organs.

a socket for receiving a plug or electrical device.

She plugged her phone charger into the wall receptacle to charge it.

a container for discarded waste, similar to a trash bin.

He threw the empty container into the receptacle by the door.

Late Middle English, from Latin receptaculum 'a receiving place'.

receptacle of knowledge

A person or place that holds or contains a lot of information.

waste receptacle

A container specifically designed for waste disposal.

electrical receptacle

A socket for electrical devices.

container

An object that can hold items or substances.

holder

An object that can support or contain something.

Trash can.

Just throw that in the receptacle.

Socket for plugging in electronics.

Where’s the nearest receptacle for my phone charger?