reception room

noun

1. a room for receiving visitors, clients, patients, etc.

reception room

noun

1. a room in a private house suitable for entertaining guests, esp a lounge or dining room
2. a room in a hotel suitable for large parties, receptions, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of reception room¹

First recorded in 1820–30

Example Sentences

Built for mine owner Amasa Campbell and his family, visitors can see the game room where Campbell entertained Spokane’s big wigs plus his wife Grace’s gorgeous all-pink reception room.

From Seattle Times

In the main reception room of the Vatican hotel where he lives, Francis met for more than an hour with a Spaniard who as a young seminarian was molested by his spiritual director.

From Seattle Times

It has several reception rooms, including a music room, 11 bathrooms and a further seven attic bedrooms.

From BBC

Mr Mather and I have left his sparsely-furnished office, where hoardings - a hangover from the by-election - promising "a fresh start" - are propped up in a reception room, to take in some of the town's sights.

From BBC

He has been counseling groups of Filipinos staying in hotels, even celebrating Mass in a hotel reception room.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• foyer
• vestibule