Household Organization Terms

noun a container or device that holds something

adjective describing a receptacle

• The laboratory technician carefully poured the liquid into the receptacle.
• Can you pass me the receptacle so I can put my drink in it?
• I found a cool receptacle to store my stash in.
• Her mind was like a receptacle, ready to absorb new knowledge.

noun a person or thing that throws something out

verb to dispose of something by discarding or getting rid of it

• It is important to properly dispose of expired medications and not simply throw them out in the trash.
• I think it's time to clean out the fridge and throw out all the old leftovers.
• I can't believe she would just throw out all his stuff after they broke up.
• Don't throw out your dreams just because they seem out of reach.

adjective neat and well-organized; showing good order and cleanliness

• She always keeps her desk tidy and organized.
• I like to keep my room tidy so I can find things easily.
• My mom told me to tidy up my room before she gets home.
• His thoughts were a jumbled mess until he tidied them up and found clarity.