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 Container (disambiguation) Receiver (disambiguation) Enclosure (disambiguation)