What is another word for receptacle?
101 synonyms foundPronunciation:
[ ɹ_ɪ_s_ˈɛ_p_t_ə_k_əl], [ ɹɪsˈɛptəkə͡l], [ ɹɪsˈɛptəkəl]Table of Contents
Similar words for receptacle:Definition for Receptacle:
- That which serves, or is used, for receiving and containing something, as for examople, a basket, a vase, a bag, a reservoir; a repository.
Synonyms for Receptacle:
n.
•artifact (noun) •box (noun) •can (noun) •case (noun) •cell (noun)- ante-chambers,
- ante-chamber,
- re cesses,
- ante chambers,
- re-treats,
- re treat,
- re-cess,
- re-treat,
- re cess,
- re treats.
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Forward Entailment
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Proper noun, singular
container, containers.
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Noun, plural
containers.
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Noun, singular or mass
container.
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Proper noun, singular
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Independent
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Receptacle Sentence Examples:
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Unlike the raspberry, the drupes cling to the receptacle, which falls off with them when mature, and forms the hard, disagreeable core when the berry is black, but often only half ripe.
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The top part of this is used for a purse, or forms a receptacle for any small articles the wearer desires to carry.
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Hypernym for Receptacle:
n.
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artifact
potty, tray, electric outlet, silent butler, pyx, trough, ash-pan, cat box, chamberpot, in-tray, garbage, slot, electrical outlet, in-basket, case, cuspidor, plate, outlet box, catchall, wall socket, typesetter's case, spittoon, save-all, tidy, beehive, hot-water bottle, socket, out-basket, collection plate, outlet, hot-water bag, Ossuary, out-tray, coin box, dustpan, hopper, ashtray, compositor's case, hive, pix, expansion slot, thunder mug, wall plug, electric receptacle.
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plant
Gynobase.
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artifact
Hyponym for Receptacle:
n.
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plant
plant part, plant structure.
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plant