Definition of receptacle
2 [New Latin receptaculum, from Latin] a : the end of the flower stalk upon which the floral organs are borneb : a structure or tissue (as of a fungus or fern) bearing spores or sporangia
3 : a mounted female electrical fitting that contains the live parts of the circuit
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Examples of receptacle in a Sentence
She used the box as a receptacle for her jewelry.
place all wrappers in the trash receptacles at the entrances of the theater
Origin and Etymology of receptacle
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin receptaculum, from receptare to receive, frequentative of recipere to receive
RECEPTACLE Defined for English Language Learners
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: a container that is used to hold something
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: a device into which an electric cord can be plugged in order to provide electricity for a lamp, television, etc.
RECEPTACLE Defined for Kids
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: something used to receive and hold smaller objects a trash receptacle
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