RECEPTACLE
(noun)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Receptacle.
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Receptacle - as a noun
A container that is used to put or keep things in
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containerHyponyms (Broadly Related)
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Enlarged tip of a stem that bears the floral parts
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plant partplant structureHyponyms (Broadly Related)
An electrical (or electronic) fitting that is connected to a source of power and equipped to receive an insert
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fittingHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Please place your trash in the designated receptacle."
"She dropped the coins into the metal receptacle."
"The human body is a complex receptacle of emotions and experiences."
"The receptacle for the wedding cards was decorated beautifully."
"My grandmother keeps her secret recipe in a special receptacle."
Word Game Points
Is RECEPTACLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, receptacle is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RECEPTACLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is RECEPTACLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, receptacle is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRECEPTACLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.
Is RECEPTACLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, receptacle is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRECEPTACLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.
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