receptacle

Definition

  • noun: a container that is used to hold something
  • noun: one that 'receives' and contains something
  • sometimes used figuratively

Examples

  • He became a 'receptacle' for his father's love and kindness.

  • She used the box as a 'receptacle' for her jewelry.

  • an electrical 'receptacle' [='outlet']

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Okay, sir, we're engaged in procuring your tattoo. Welcome to the Identity Processing Program of America. Please insert your forearm into the forearm receptacle. Thank you. Please speak your name as it appears on your current federal identity card... - Document number GL. - I'm not sure if... (..)
    2006 Idiocracy