reception

American  

[ri-sep-shuhn] / rɪˈsɛp ʃən /

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.

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reception British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

• nonreception noun

Etymology

Origin of reception

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

Example Sentences

On Wednesday, appearing at the White House for a Black History Month reception, the president told us we need law and order.

From Salon

All that makes controlling the ice a particular challenge for Callan and his small team but the reception from players and fans alike has been warm.

From BBC

Hill -- whose blistering speed earned him the nickname "Cheetah" -- scored 27 touchdowns in 54 games for Miami and amassed 340 receptions for 4,733 yards.

From Barron's

In March 2018, a contact of Epstein’s texted that he was going to Buckingham Palace for a reception.

From The Wall Street Journal

But slipping past the joyful chaos in reception and through a side door takes you to another world.

From BBC

Related Words

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