Receptacle | Mean of receptacle in English Dictionary

/rɪˈsɛptɪkəl/

• Noun
• a container that is used to hold something
1. She used the box as a receptacle for her jewelry.
2. a trash receptacle
3. He became a receptacle for his father's love and kindness.
• a device into which an electric cord can be plugged in order to provide electricity for a lamp, television, etc.
1. an electrical receptacle [=outlet]