Hypernyms for "receptacle"
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ash-pan
ashtray
beehive
case
cat box
catchall
chamberpot
coin box
collection plate
compositor''s case
cuspidor
dustpan
electric outlet
electric receptacle
electrical outlet
expansion slot
garbage
gynobase
hive
hopper
hot-water bag
hot-water bottle
in-basket
in-tray
ossuary
out-basket
outlet
outlet box
out-tray
pix
plate
potty
pyx
save-all
silent butler
slot
socket
spittoon
thunder mug
tidy
tray
trough
typesetter''s case
wall plug
wall socket
What are hypernyms?
Hypernyms are words with a broader meaning that includes the meaning of the original word. For example, "animal" is a hypernym of "dog" because a dog is a type of animal.
Think of hypernyms as "umbrella terms" or categories that include the original word.