reception

[ ri-sep-shuhn ]

noun

1. the act of receiving or the state of being received. received.
2. a manner of being received: received:

   The book met with a favorable reception.

   Synonyms: treatment, reaction, response

3. a function or occasion when persons are formally received: received:

   a wedding reception.

4. the quality or fidelity attained in receiving radio or television broadcasts under given circumstances.

reception

/ rɪˈsɛpʃən /

noun

1. the act of receiving or state of being received
2. the manner in which something, such as a guest or a new idea, is received

   a cold reception

3. a formal party for guests, such as one after a wedding
4. an area in an office, hotel, etc, where visitors or guests are received and appointments or reservations dealt with
5. short for reception room
6. the quality or fidelity of a received radio or television broadcast

   the reception was poor

7. 1. the first class in an infant school
   2. a class in a school designed to receive new immigrants, esp those whose knowledge of English is poor
   3. ( as modifier )

      a reception teacher

Other Words From

• nonre·ception noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of reception¹

1350–1400; Middle English recepcion < Latin receptiōn- (stem of receptiō ), equivalent to recept ( us ) (past participle of recipere to receive ) + -iōn- -ion

Word History and Origins

Origin of reception¹

C14: from Latin receptiō a receiving, from recipere to receive

Example Sentences

He reported every year from the St Patrick’s Day receptions at the White House in Washington, and was a frequent visitor to Brussels, especially before and after the Brexit vote in 2016.

From BBC

She’d already ordered her vases online, and she wasn’t willing to spend the thousands of dollars she’d been quoted to have someone else prepare all the flowers for the wedding and reception with 28 guests.

From Los Angeles Times

Its inclusion on the Game of the Year shortlist might surprise some, as its critical reception was much less positive than the titles it's up against.

From BBC

He hauled in an acrobatic 28-yard catch over a defender, followed by a 27-yard reception that pushed the Chargers into Bengals territory.

From Los Angeles Times

Then, on a mad-dash scramble to his right, Maiava threw up a downfield prayer to Duce Robinson, who came back to the ball for a miraculous reception.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• encounter
• gathering
• greeting
• meeting
• reaction
• receiving
• response
• welcome