receptacle
noun
re·cep·ta·cle
ri-ˈsep-ti-kəl 
2
[New Latin receptaculum, from Latin]
a
: the end of the flower stalk upon which the floral organs are borne
b
: a structure or tissue (as of a fungus or fern) bearing spores or sporangia
3
: a mounted female electrical fitting that contains the live parts of the circuit
Examples of receptacle in a Sentence
She used the box as a receptacle for her jewelry.
place all wrappers in the trash receptacles at the entrances of the theater
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Miners in West Virginia are already digging deep to fill their 2024 Christmas stockings, or whatever holiday receptacle Wiccans use.
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Brian T. Allen, National Review, 23 Dec. 2023
Armed with sandworms, star-power, and a very memorable popcorn receptacle, the epic sci-fi sequel spiced up theaters nationwide, adding up to a massive opening weekend of $81.5 million domestically per Comscore.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 3 Mar. 2024
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Brian T. Allen, National Review, 23 Dec. 2023
Armed with sandworms, star-power, and a very memorable popcorn receptacle, the epic sci-fi sequel spiced up theaters nationwide, adding up to a massive opening weekend of $81.5 million domestically per Comscore.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 3 Mar. 2024
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“Receptacle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/receptacle. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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receptacle
noun
re·cep·ta·cle
ri-ˈsep-ti-kəl
1
: something used to receive and contain smaller objects : container
2
: the enlarged end of a flower stalk upon which the parts of the flower grow
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