Synonyms of receptacles

receptacles

noun

plural of receptacle

as in containers

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

• containers
• bins
• holders
• bags
• vessels
• bottles
• boxes
• baskets
• cartridges
• tubs
• pockets
• carriers
• bowls
• trunks
• crates
• cans
• cartons
• sacks
• lockers
• caddies
• caskets
• cases
• buckets
• jugs
• kits
• basins
• packs
• coolers
• kegs
• jars
• kettles
• pails
• pots
• vats
• pitchers
• hampers
• handbaskets
• warmers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of receptacles

As receptacles for energy, plants communicate through vibrations, and these vibrations provide clues to their emotional states and sustaining intelligence. — Literary Hub, 20 Aug. 2026

In order to help prevent potential conflicts, the agency recommends safely storing trash, animal feed and other attractants as well as locking up trash receptacles and food scraps to eliminate odors that may attract wildlife. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026

The stone has permanent steel receptacles for stanchions used in rope lines. — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026

Equipping your bathroom with proper storage receptacles such as under-sink bins, standing drawer organizers, and sizable medicine cabinets will make stashing away everything from perfume to lip gloss a bit simpler. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 25 July 2026

The top half included a drop-down writing surface that, when open, revealed additional storage receptacles. — Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2026

There are toilets and trash receptacles at the parking lot. — R. Scott Rappold, Denver Post, 1 June 2026

Tests involve collecting small stool samples, placing them in provided tubes or other receptacles and then sending them to labs for analysis. — Erika Edwards, NBC news, 27 May 2026

During experiments, after observing humans, three completely dissimilar commercial robots could push wooden blocks from a conveyor belt onto a work station, move them onto tables, and toss them into receptacles safely and reliably. — New Atlas, 18 May 2026