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

The president did not intend to address the situation on Thursday night and was leaving the Diplomatic Reception Room at the White House after his statement on the special counsel report when a reporter’s question prompted him to return to the lectern.

From New York Times

The remarks from the Diplomatic Reception Room at the White House came just hours after the special counsel, Robert K. Hur, cleared him of criminal charges in the handling of classified documents but sharply criticized his conduct and suggested that one reason he could not be prosecuted was because of his memory lapses.

From New York Times

The president did not intend to address the situation on Thursday night and was leaving the Diplomatic Reception Room at the White House after his statement on the special counsel report when a reporter’s question prompted him to return to the lectern.

From New York Times

Related Words

• foyer
• vestibule