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receiving line

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noun

a row formed by the hosts, guests of honor, or the like, for receiving guests formally at a ball, reception, etc.

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Origin of receiving line

An Americanism dating back to 1930–35

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Historical Examples of receiving line

I saw you talking to him; but you ought to have come earlier while there was a receiving-line ready for you.
Otherwise Phyllis
Meredith Nicholson