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RECEPTACLE

(noun)
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Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Receptacle.

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Receptacle - as a noun

Enlarged tip of a stem that bears the floral parts

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
plant partplant structure
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fitting11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"Please place your trash in the designated receptacle."
"She dropped the coins into the metal receptacle."
"The human body is a complex receptacle of emotions and experiences."
"The receptacle for the wedding cards was decorated beautifully."
"My grandmother keeps her secret recipe in a special receptacle."
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Word Game Points

Is RECEPTACLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, receptacle is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RECEPTACLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is RECEPTACLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, receptacle is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RECEPTACLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is RECEPTACLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, receptacle is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RECEPTACLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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