"receptacle" meaning in English

See receptacle in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /rɪˈsɛp.tə.kl̩/ [UK], /rəˈsɛp.tə.k(ə)l/ [US] Audio: en-au-receptacle.ogg [Australia] Forms: receptacle [singular], receptacles [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A receptacle is a container.
    Sense id: simple-receptacle-en-noun-RjEVJ0Yc
  2. A receptacle is the part of the flower stalk to which the floral parts are attached..
    Sense id: simple-receptacle-en-noun-34mk2QRf Categories (other): Botany
  3. A receptacle is an organ that receives and holds a secretion.
    Sense id: simple-receptacle-en-noun-dS7i1-Kn Categories (other): Zoology
  4. (US): A receptacle is an electrical socket for the connection of a plug (typically by receiving the plug's prongs) to supply portable appliances or equipment.
    Sense id: simple-receptacle-en-noun-SlQTQ3kZ
     
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