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

The reception Wednesday was chilly.

From Salon

Marking a TV and film industry reception, the band outside Buckingham Palace played movie themes, including from Star Wars and James Bond - which might have been for agent 00-76.

From BBC

At Tuesday's public workout event, the reception for Taylor and Serrano was somewhat muted by a crowd made up almost exclusively of Paul and Tyson fans who came alive when the headliners entered the ring.

From BBC

The Queen will attend a host a reception to celebrate the authors shortlisted for this year's Booker Prize at Clarence House on Tuesday, but will meet guests for a shorter period than planned.

From BBC

She will also still attend a Palace reception with the King on Wednesday to celebrate the TV and film industry, but is not expected to be present for the whole event.

From BBC

Related Words

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