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Meaning of receptacle
A receptacle is something that holds or contains something else.
Etymology of receptacle
The word "receptacle" comes from the Latin "receptaculum", which is derived from "recipere", meaning "to receive"
It has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to a container or vessel for holding something
Synonyms
container
holder
vessel
box
case
receptory
compartment
pocket
pouch
bag
sac
cavity
hollow
socket
slot
aperture
opening
enclosure
envelope
wrapper
covering
sheath
scabbard
housing
casing
shell
capsule
canister
casket
chest
trunk
crate
barrel
cylinder
tank
reservoir
bin
bucket
pail
tub
vat
vessel
urn
jug
pitcher
flask
carafe
decanter
bottle
containerization
repository
depository
storehouse
warehouse
depot
silo
granary
cellar
pantry
closet
cupboard
drawer
compartmentalization
Definitions
- A container or vessel for holding something
- * A part of a plant that contains or supports another part, such as the receptacle of a flower
Usage Examples
- The electrical outlet is a receptacle for plugs
- * The flower's receptacle supports the petals and sepals
- * The company uses large receptacles to store and transport goods