receptacle
1. [ noun ] a container that is used to put or keep things in
Related terms: container tray hopper beehive cat_box spittoon catchall dustpan hot-water_bottle chamberpot ashtray trough out-basket in-basket save-all garbage silent_butler socket pyx tidy plate ossuary coin_box ash-pan
2. [ noun ] (botany) enlarged tip of a stem that bears the floral parts
Related terms: plant_part gynobase stalk
3. [ noun ] (electricity) an electrical (or electronic) fitting that is connected to a source of power and equipped to receive an insert
Related terms: fitting wall_socket socket slot outlet_box
Similar spelling:   receptive
  receipt
  receptivity
  receptively
  receptor
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  receptionist
  reception
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