Electric Receptacle (Noun)
Meaning
Receptacle providing a place in a wiring system where current can be taken to run electrical devices.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The wall had several electric receptacles that provided power to the lamps and televisions in the room.
- To avoid overloading the circuit, the electrician installed a new electric receptacle to accommodate the additional devices.
- The hotel room had a convenient electric receptacle located near the desk to charge electronic devices.
- Before using the power tool, make sure it is properly plugged into a grounded electric receptacle.
- The homeowner installed a tamper-resistant electric receptacle in the nursery to prevent accidental electrical shock.