receptacle (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /rɪˈsɛptəkəl/
Definition
A container or other object that is designed to hold something.
Examples
The recycling bin serves as a receptacle for paper, plastic, and glass.
She placed the flowers in a decorative receptacle on the table.
The soil acted as a receptacle for the seeds, nurturing them as they grew.
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