receptaclenoun [ C ]
uk/rɪˈsep.tə.kəl/us/rɪˈsep.tə.kəl/formala container used for storing or putting objects in:
Residents are given four separate receptacles for their rubbish.
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General and miscellaneous containers
- bin
- carton
- casing
- casket
- clothes basket
- coal bunker
- coffer
- gunnysack
- hamper
- hanging basket
- hod
- holder
- punnet
- resealable
- safe
- safe deposit box
- safety deposit box
- sandpail
- shaker
- wormery
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