receptacle
noun
re·cep·ta·cle
ri-ˈsep-ti-kəl 
2
[New Latin receptaculum, from Latin]
a
: the end of the flower stalk upon which the floral organs are borne
b
: 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
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
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Where the garbage can is located and what kind of waste goes into it should determine how often it should be taken to a garage or outdoor receptacle.
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Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2024
Advertisement As the evening dragged on, I was resigned to just discarding the flower in a receptacle.
—Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2024
Many robot vacuums have automatic dustbin emptying, or a smaller dustbin on the unit itself that automatically empties into a larger dustbin receptacle in the dock — like the Roborock Q5+ Robot Vacuum.
—Katherine Alex Beaven, Peoplemag, 19 Sep. 2024
Pichi Design Other features making a comeback include a fold-out replaceable high-carbon steel surgical blade; a magnetic receptacle which accommodates any third-party quarter-inch screwdriver bit; a pry bar/nail puller; and of course a good ol' bottle opener.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2024
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Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2024
Advertisement As the evening dragged on, I was resigned to just discarding the flower in a receptacle.
—Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2024
Many robot vacuums have automatic dustbin emptying, or a smaller dustbin on the unit itself that automatically empties into a larger dustbin receptacle in the dock — like the Roborock Q5+ Robot Vacuum.
—Katherine Alex Beaven, Peoplemag, 19 Sep. 2024
Pichi Design Other features making a comeback include a fold-out replaceable high-carbon steel surgical blade; a magnetic receptacle which accommodates any third-party quarter-inch screwdriver bit; a pry bar/nail puller; and of course a good ol' bottle opener.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2024
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“Receptacle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/receptacle. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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receptacle
noun
re·cep·ta·cle
ri-ˈsep-ti-kəl
1
: something used to receive and contain smaller objects : container
2
: the enlarged end of a flower stalk upon which the parts of the flower grow
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