Definition of Receptacle

an item used to hold something

Examples of Receptacle in a sentence

All trash should be placed in the garbage receptacle.  🔊

When we walked by the overstuffed trash receptacle, we held our noses to block out the awful odors.  🔊

Please place your aluminum cans in the recycling receptacle near the door.  🔊

In the restaurant kitchen, there is a huge receptacle that holds the unwashed utensils.  🔊

You will not find a receptacle for your cigarette butts in the hotel because the building is a smoke-free environment.  🔊

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