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receptacle

/rɪˈsɛptəbəl/ noun · British & US
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What does receptacle mean?

noun

A container or vessel for holding or storing something, such as a box, basket, or cupboard.

Example

"The kitchen has a large receptacle for recycling plastic bottles."

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