Synonyms of receptacle

receptacle

noun

ri-ˈsep-ti-kəl 

as in container

something into which a liquid or smaller objects can be put for storage or transportation

place all wrappers in the trash receptacles at the entrances of the theater

Synonyms & Similar Words

• container
• bin
• holder
• bag
• vessel
• box
• bottle
• cartridge
• basket
• tub
• pocket
• carrier
• bowl
• trunk
• sack
• crate
• carton
• casket
• locker
• case
• jug
• bucket
• pail
• basin
• pack
• caddy
• jar
• cooler
• keg
• kettle
• pot
• pitcher
• kit
• can
• vat
• warmer
• hamper
• handbasket

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of receptacle

According to a 2023 report, the Postal Service has experienced significant growth in mail theft from mail receptacles. —Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025

Only plug one heat-producing appliance into a receptacle outlet at a time. —Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2025

Select the Smart Plug, follow the instructions to plug it into a receptacle, and verify that the LED is flashing blue. —PCMAG, 15 Feb. 2025

The machine consists of a small steam boiler, beside which another receptacle to contain naphtha is placed, located on the front portion of a low wagon, the body of which is of iron. —Mark Fischetti, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2025