a container that is used to put or keep things in
"She carefully placed her keys into the small metal receptacle mounted on the wall near the front door."
enlarged tip of a stem that bears the floral parts
"The botanist carefully sliced off the receptacle to examine how the tiny petals were attached at its base."
an electrical (or electronic) fitting that is connected to a source of power and equipped to receive an insert
"He plugged his laptop into the wall receptacle after realizing he had forgotten it at home."
A container.
"She placed the glass of water on the empty space next to her, where she kept a small metal receptacle for coins."