Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > R Synonyms of receptacle Find synonyms for: Noun 1. receptacle, container usage: a container that is used to put or keep things in 2. receptacle, plant part, plant structure usage: enlarged tip of a stem that bears the floral parts 3. receptacle, fitting usage: an electrical (or electronic) fitting that is connected to a source of power and equipped to receive an insert WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of receptacle (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Jewish Holidays, 2010-2030 (A.M. 5770-5791) Western Christian Holidays, 2010-2030 12 Steps to a New Year New Year's Resolution to Slim Down? Martin Luther King Speeches Books of the Bible: Old Testament Books in Order ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: plebeian Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language