Receptacle

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