Pronunciation: /rɪˈsɛptəkəl/
noun a container or device that holds something
A1 The trash can is a receptacle for garbage.
A2 She placed the flowers in a decorative receptacle on the table.
B1 The electrical outlet is a receptacle for plugging in devices.
B2 The hotel room had a mini fridge with a receptacle for ice cubes.
C1 The scientist used a sterile receptacle to collect samples for testing.
C2 The museum displayed ancient artifacts in a glass receptacle for preservation.
adjective describing a receptacle
A1 The small receptacle on the table is for holding pens.
A2 She placed the empty receptacle in the recycling bin.
B1 The hotel room had a convenient receptacle for charging electronic devices.
B2 The artist used a unique receptacle as a canvas for their latest masterpiece.
C1 The scientist designed a specialized receptacle for safely storing hazardous materials.
C2 The antique shop displayed a collection of ornate receptacles from different time periods.
formal The laboratory technician carefully poured the liquid into the receptacle.
informal Can you pass me the receptacle so I can put my drink in it?
slang I found a cool receptacle to store my stash in.
figurative Her mind was like a receptacle, ready to absorb new knowledge.
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