/rɪˈsɛptəkəl/ or /rɪˈsɛptəkəl/ (UK) /rɪˈsɛptəkəl/ (US)

Definitions

1. noun

A container for holding or storing something, especially in a decorative or ornamental way.

“The lamp had a decorative receptacle for the light bulb.”

2. noun

A part of a cell or organism that receives or accepts something.

“The cell membrane acts as a receptacle for nutrient uptake.”

3. noun

A device or machine for receiving, storing, or processing data, especially in a computer.

“The server acts as a receptacle for the company’s database.”

4. verb

To receive or take in something, especially in a cell or organism.

“The plant receptacles the nutrients from the soil.”