reception area

noun

: a large open area inside and near the entrance of a public building (such as a hotel or theater) : lobby

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That room is not called a lobby or a reception area. — Iyesatta Massaquoi Emeli, STAT, 2 June 2026 Here, welcome drinks are not restricted to the reception area. — Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026 The reception area at The Beauty Barn in Milton, Georgia. — Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 18 Mar. 2026 There is a reception area, open kitchen and dining space, lounges, meeting rooms, a Zen room for quiet moments, and even a photo studio and materials library. — Natalie Stoclet, Forbes.com, 18 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reception area

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“Reception area.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reception%20area. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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