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receptacle

[ri-sep-tuh-kuhl]

receptacle Definition

  • 1an object or space used to contain something
  • 2a device or container that is used to collect or hold something

Using receptacle: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "receptacle" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The kitchen had a receptacle for compost.

  • Example

    The trash receptacle was overflowing with garbage.

  • Example

    The flowers were placed in a beautiful crystal receptacle.

receptacle Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for receptacle

Phrases with receptacle

  • receptacle of knowledge

    a person or thing that is regarded as a storehouse of knowledge

    Example

    The library is a receptacle of knowledge.

  • a person or thing that is regarded as a container for emotions

    Example

    The therapist acted as a receptacle of emotions for her patients.

  • a place where life is sustained or preserved

    Example

    The ocean is a receptacle of life for many marine creatures.

Origins of receptacle

from Latin 'receptaculum', meaning 'a place to receive and store things'

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Summary: receptacle in Brief

A 'receptacle' [ri-sep-tuh-kuhl] is an object or space used to contain or collect something. It can refer to anything from a trash bin to a container for flowers. The term also extends to phrases like 'receptacle of knowledge,' indicating a person or thing that is regarded as a storehouse of knowledge, and 'receptacle of emotions,' referring to a person or thing that is regarded as a container for emotions.

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