1 [U] (especially BrE) the area inside the entrance of a hotel, an office building, etc. where guests or visitors go first when they arrive:
the reception area * We arranged to meet in reception at 6.30. * You can leave a message with reception. * (AmE, BrE) the reception desk
2 [C] a formal social occasion to welcome sb or celebrate sth:
a wedding reception * A champagne reception was held at the Swallow Hotel. * They hosted a reception for 75 guests.
3 [sing.] the type of welcome that is given to sb/sth:
Her latest album has met with a mixed reception from fans. * Delegates gave him a warm reception as he called for more spending on education.
4 [U] the quality of radio and television signals that are broadcast:
good / bad reception
5 [U] the act of receiving or welcoming sb:
the reception of refugees from the war zone * (BrE) a reception class (= the first class at school for children aged 4 or 5) * (BrE) a reception centre for refugees (= a place where people can receive temporary help and accommodation)
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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Is reception a noun, verb, or something else?
In this entry, reception is tagged as noun.
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