receptacle
noun
a container, device, etc., that receives or holds something.
receptacles
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pluralof receptacle.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Although the bureau previously said it serviced more than 5,000 receptacles citywide, Johnson said many automated bins have since been damaged or destroyed, prompting the department to switch to more durable metal slatted bins.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026
These items are receptacles of love and apple sauce.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 1, 2026
The effort also included the deployment of more than 10,000 high-security blue boxes in high-risk locations, and the installation of nearly 30,000 electronic locks on mail receptacles.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 12, 2024
In other words, millions of cameras in public and private spaces throughout the country are currently pivoting from documentary receptacles into digital security guards.
From Slate ● Dec. 11, 2023
My first observation: The green receptacles are not always filled with just cut grass and dead flowers.
From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan
