Definition of receptacle

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • receptacle is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 16
  • receptacle is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 16
  • receptacle is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 20

Definition of receptacle


  • a container that is used to put or keep things in (noun)
  • an electrical (or electronic) fitting that is connected to a source of power and equipped to receive an insert (noun)
  • enlarged tip of a stem that bears the floral parts (noun)

See definition of receptacle in Merriam Webster