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receptacle

noun

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Meaning

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A container or place where something is stored or received.

Example Sentence

The kitchen bin is a common receptacle for food scraps.

Usage Note

Used to describe any container or place designed to hold, store, or receive items, such as a trash bin, a storage box, or a place for collecting something.