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receptacle

re·cep·ta·cle

receptacle

 
 
pronunciation:
rih sep t kl
part of speech: noun
definition: a container for receiving and keeping something.
Please do not put anything that can be recycled in the trash receptacle.
synonyms:
container, outlet, vessel
similar words:
case, holder, hopper, pack, package, reservoir, socket