receptacle - Similar and Opposite Words

What is another word for receptacle ?

Here are the synonyms for receptacle , a list of similar words for receptacle from our thesaurus that you can use

Noun

a container that is used to put or keep things in

Synonyms

• receptacle

More generic

• container

More specific

• ash-pan
• ashtray
• beehive
• case
• cat box
• catchall
• chamberpot
• coin box
• collection plate
• compositor's case
• cuspidor
• dustpan
• garbage
• hive
• hopper
• hot-water bag
• hot-water bottle
• in-basket
• in-tray
• ossuary
• out-basket
• out-tray
• pix
• plate
• potty
• pyx
• save-all
• silent butler
• socket
• spittoon
• thunder mug
• tidy
• tray
• trough
• typesetter's case

Noun

an electrical (or electronic) fitting that is connected to a source of power and equipped to receive an insert

Synonyms

• receptacle

More generic

• fitting

More specific

• electric outlet
• electric receptacle
• electrical outlet
• expansion slot
• outlet
• outlet box
• slot
• socket
• wall plug
• wall socket

Noun

enlarged tip of a stem that bears the floral parts

Synonyms

• receptacle

More generic

• plant part
• plant structure

More specific

• gynobase

Related

• stalk
• stem

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