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

Examples of receptacle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Instead of using a spacious receptacle with pockets for items to get lost in, celebrities like Blake Lively, Sandra Bullock, and Oprah have jumped on the recent trend of using a stylish crossbody phone case. —Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2024

Secure commercial garbage in bear-resistant trash receptacle. —C. A. Bridges, USA TODAY, 22 July 2024

Each program has its own receptacles and its own rules about what does and doesn’t go in. —Idaho Statesman, 9 July 2024

The new receptacles — which are made of plastic and feature wheels and a rubber latch — will cost less than $50 apiece and are being sold through the city. —Michael Gartland, New York Daily News, 8 July 2024