Receptacle Explained

Receptacle may refer to:

Biology

Receptacle (botany), a plant anatomical part
Seminal receptacle, a sperm storage site in some insects

Electrical engineering

Automobile auxiliary power outlet, formerly known as cigarette lighter receptacle, a type of DC power outlet
Duplex receptacle, a part of a NEMA connector (a type of mains electricity connection)
Electric receptacle, a type of AC power outlet
A "female connector" or a "jack" (see electrical connector)

Other uses

Waste receptacle, a container for temporarily storing waste
- Cigarette receptacle, a container for extinguishing and disposal of cigarette waste
- Dumpster (receptacle), a type of mobile garbage bin

See also