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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Beyond the monumental reception area, the indoor-outdoor resort maintains a serene atmosphere with minimalist decor, shaded corridors flanked by leafy gardens, and plenty of secluded sitting areas.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
From Monday to Friday, the reception area will serve as a nutrition center for athletes, offering smoothies, protein shakes, granola and anything else an athlete could need.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 Mar. 2026
The reception area at The Beauty Barn in Milton, Georgia.
—Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Here, welcome drinks are not restricted to the reception area.
—Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
From Monday to Friday, the reception area will serve as a nutrition center for athletes, offering smoothies, protein shakes, granola and anything else an athlete could need.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 Mar. 2026
The reception area at The Beauty Barn in Milton, Georgia.
—Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Here, welcome drinks are not restricted to the reception area.
—Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 17 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 2 May. 2026.
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