Meaning of the word receptacle in English

What does receptacle mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

receptacle

US /rɪˈsep.tə.kəl/

UK /rɪˈsep.tə.kəl/

an object or space used to contain something

Example:

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Please place your trash in the designated receptacle.

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The flower pot serves as a receptacle for the plant.

Synonym:

container holder vessel repository bin

an electrical outlet into which a plug can be inserted

Example:

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Plug the lamp into the wall receptacle.

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Make sure the electrical receptacle is properly grounded.

Synonym:

outlet socket jack

the part of a flower stalk where the parts of the flower are attached

Example:

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The petals and sepals are attached to the flower's receptacle.

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The fruit develops from the swollen receptacle of the strawberry flower.

Synonym:

thalamus torus

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