receptacle

noun
UK: /rɪˈseptəkl/
US: /rɪˈseptəkəl/

  1. A container used for holding something.

    1. Put the trash in the receptacle.
    2. The church used a special receptacle to collect donations during the service.

  2. An electrical outlet; a socket.

    1. Plug the lamp into the wall receptacle.
    2. I need to find a conveniently located receptacle to charge my phone battery.

Synonyms

container holder socket outlet

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "receptacle" in English means: A container used for holding something., An electrical outlet; a socket..

The phonetic transcription of "receptacle" is /rɪˈseptəkl/ in British English and /rɪˈseptəkəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "receptacle": container, holder, socket, outlet.

Example usage of "receptacle": "Put the trash in the receptacle.". More examples on the page.