Definitions For Receptacle

noun

  • A container that is used to put or keep things in
  • An electrical (or electronic) fitting that is connected to a source of power and equipped to receive an insert
  • Enlarged tip of a stem that bears the floral parts
  • A container that is used to hold something
  • A device into which an electric cord can be plugged in order to provide electricity for a lamp, television, etc.

Is Receptacle a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US YES
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary YES

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
16
Words with Friends
20

The word Receptacle is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words with Friends

Examples of Receptacle in a Sentence

  • She used the box as a receptacle for her jewelry.
  • Place all wrappers in the trash receptacles at the entrances of the theater

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