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US/rɪˈsep.ʃən/
UK/rɪˈsep.ʃən/
the desk where visitors arrive in a hotel or office; also a formal party, or how people react to something
In context
Please leave your bag at reception and wait for someone to call your name.
After the wedding, a reception for two hundred guests was held in the garden.
The film received a warm reception from critics and audiences alike.
Words that go with reception
noun + noun
- wedding receptionThe wedding reception lasted until midnight.
- hotel receptionAsk at hotel reception if you need extra towels.
adjective + noun
- warm receptionThe speaker got a warm reception from the crowd.
- mixed receptionThe new policy met with a mixed reception.
verb + noun
- hold a receptionThe city will hold a reception for the visiting team.
verb + preposition
- sign in at receptionAll visitors must sign in at reception.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I will wait you at the reception.Correct: I will wait for you at reception.