receptacle

IPA: rʌsˈɛptʌkʌɫ

A container.
(botany) The part of the flower stalk (peduncle or pedicel) to which the floral parts are attached; a thalamus, a torus.
In the Asteraceae (aster or sunflower family), the end of the peduncle to which all of the florets of the flower head are attached.
(phycology) A structure at the end of a branch of an alga containing conceptacles (reproductive organs).
(zoology) An organ that receives and holds a secretion.
(electricity, US) A contact device installed at an outlet for the connection of an attachment plug (typically by receiving the plug's prongs) to supply portable appliances or equipment.

Examples of "receptacle" in Sentences

The kitchen had a designated receptacle for recycling bottles and cans
The nurse carefully disposed of the used needles in the medical waste receptacle
The camping ground provided receptacles for campers to dispose of their trash
The artist used a broken vase as a receptacle for storing paintbrushes
Please place your used batteries in the designated receptacle for electronic waste