Thesaurus results for 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

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Recent Examples of receptacle Abe had become a receptacle for Yamagami’s despair. —

E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026 Megan Mays, designer and founder of Ravenhouse Design, suggests using a receptacle that doesn't necessarily look like a trash can, and that adds a dose of style to the room. —

Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026 Or, if that area's too small to accommodate it, clear a cabinet of shelving and tuck a slim receptacle inside. —

Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 17 Jan. 2026 Cartwright recommends glass or BPA-free plastic receptacles, which are suitable for both refrigeration and reheating. —

Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for receptacle

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container

Noun

Keep pocketbooks in order with these acrylic purse dividers, and store off-season clothes in these under-bed containers with wheels.

— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2026
As the ingredients degrade, the mix may no longer provide the structure and nutrients container plants need to thrive.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026