Receptacle
/ɹɪˈsɛp.tə.kl̩/
Scrabble:16 ptsWWF:20 pts10 letters
Definition of Receptacle
noun
- A container.
- The part of the flower stalk (peduncle or pedicel) to which the floral parts are attached; a thalamus, a torus.
- A structure at the end of a branch of an alga containing conceptacles (reproductive organs).
- An organ that receives and holds a secretion.
- A contact device installed at an outlet for the connection of an attachment plug (typically by receiving the plug's prongs) to supply portable appliances or equipment.
Anagrams of Receptacle
No exact anagrams found for "receptacle". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
r1
e1
c3
e1
p3
t1
a1
c3
l1
e1
Total: 16 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Receptacle
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Receptacle"
Receptacle is a 10-letter word that scores 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Receptacle" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "receptacle" is a high-scoring word.