receptacle
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
receptacles
plural
receptacles
Britannica Dictionary definition of RECEPTACLE
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1
formal
:
a container that is used to hold something
— sometimes used figuratively
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She used the box as a receptacle for her jewelry.
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a trash receptacle
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He became a receptacle for his father's love and kindness.
2
US
:
a device into which an electric cord can be plugged in order to provide electricity for a lamp, television, etc.
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an electrical receptacle [=outlet]
