receptacle
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/rɪˈseptəkl/
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/rɪˈseptəkl/
noun
R
A container where you can put something inside.
The vase is a receptacle for holding flowers.
R
A device in the wall that you can plug an electrical cord into.
I need to find a receptacle to plug in my laptop charger.
translation
A container where you can put something inside.; A device in the wall that you can plug an electrical cord into.
Word Forms
Plural
receptacles