receptacle
Definitions
A hollow object used to contain or hold something.
A part of a plant stalk that bears the floral organs.
A device or outlet into which an electric plug is inserted.
Examples
Please place all your recyclable items in the designated blue receptacle.
The old ceramic vase served as a beautiful receptacle for the freshly cut flowers.
The city installed a new waste receptacle at the entrance of the park to help keep the area clean.
Synonyms
container holder vessel repository bin receptory receptaculum
Antonyms
source origin generator creator distributor emitter provider