C1 noun #13,690 most common

receptacle

UK /ɹɪˈsɛp.tə.kl̩/ | US /ɹɪˈsɛp.tə.kl̩/

A container.

receptacle in 30 Seconds

  • (noun) A container.
  • (noun) The part of the flower stalk (peduncle or pedicel) to which the floral parts are attached; a thalamus, a torus.
  • (noun) A structure at the end of a branch of an alga containing conceptacles (reproductive organs).

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun A container.
  2. 2
    noun The part of the flower stalk (peduncle or pedicel) to which the floral parts are attached; a thalamus, a torus.
  3. 3
    noun A structure at the end of a branch of an alga containing conceptacles (reproductive organs).
  4. 4
    noun An organ that receives and holds a secretion.
  5. 5
    noun A contact device installed at an outlet for the connection of an attachment plug (typically by receiving the plug's prongs) to supply portable appliances or equipment.

Synonyms

thalamus torus
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