receptacle in English dictionary

  • receptacle

    Meanings and definitions of "receptacle"

    • A container.
    • (botany) The part of the flower stalk (peduncle or pedicel) to which the floral parts are attached; also torus.
    • (electricity, US) A contact device installed at an outlet for the connection of an attachment plug and flexible cord to supply portable equipment or appliances.
    • noun
      A container.
    • noun
      (botany)
      The part of the flower stalk (peduncle or pedicel) to which the floral parts are attached; also torus.
    • noun
      (electricity, US)
      A contact device installed at an outlet for the connection of an attachment plug and flexible cord to supply portable equipment or appliances.
    • container
    • botany: part of flower
    • The section of the plant's stem or stalk to which the flower is attached.
    • A generic item with the main purpose of containing or holding a substance or other object.
    • A wall-mounted power socket.
    • noun
      an electrical (or electronic) fitting that is connected to a source of power and equipped to receive an insert
    • noun
      a container that is used to put or keep things in
    • noun
      enlarged tip of a stem that bears the floral parts

    Synonyms of "receptacle" in English dictionary

    fitting, plant structure, container are the top synonyms of "receptacle" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of receptacle

    • receptacle ( plural  receptacles)
    • receptacle (plural receptacles)
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