Synonyms of receptacle

receptacle

noun

ri-ˈsep-ti-kəl 

as in container

something into which a liquid or smaller objects can be put for storage or transportation

place all wrappers in the trash receptacles at the entrances of the theater

Synonyms & Similar Words

• container
• bin
• holder
• bag
• vessel
• box
• bottle
• cartridge
• basket
• tub
• pocket
• carrier
• bowl
• trunk
• sack
• crate
• carton
• casket
• locker
• case
• jug
• bucket
• pail
• basin
• pack
• caddy
• jar
• cooler
• keg
• kettle
• pot
• pitcher
• kit
• can
• vat
• warmer
• hamper
• handbasket

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of receptacle

The outlet said the issues were so serious that boom operators were having to use shadows cast on the receiver aircraft to guide the fueling device into the receptacle, an operation made more difficult on cloudy days. —Brendan Cole, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025

Other elements that could be refurbished include public seating, village furnishings, decorative stop signs, receptacles, planters, bike racks, and landscaping. —Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2025

Think large receptacles filled with blood that have air bubbles passing through them. —Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025

The following drop-off sites in Gary will have receptacles for recycling starting Feb. 1: Grand Boulevard and Miller Avenue; 900 Madison St. (Gary General Services site) 3600 West 3rd Ave. —Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025