First Known Use: 15th century
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receptacle
noun re·cep·ta·cle \ri-ˈsep-ti-kəl\
: a container that is used to hold something
: a device into which an electric cord can be plugged in order to provide electricity for a lamp, television, etc.
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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
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Origin of RECEPTACLE
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin receptaculum, from receptare to receive, frequentative of recipere to receive
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receptacle
noun re·cep·ta·cle \ri-ˈsep-tə-kəl\
Definition of RECEPTACLE for Kids
: something used to receive and hold smaller objects <a trash receptacle>
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