reception

[ ri-sep-shuhn ]

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.

reception

/ 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

Other Words From

• nonre·ception noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of reception¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of reception¹

C14: from Latin receptiō a receiving, from recipere to receive

Example Sentences

At least one left the group to get cellphone reception and call for help, DeAnne Gallegos of the San Juan County Office of Emergency Management told the New York Times.

From Washington Post

He also admitted to attending a wedding reception for the son of a former Yakuza boss.

From Washington Post

He told ESPN that he would sign a one-day contract in March with Dallas so he could retire as a member of the team for which he ranks as the franchise leader in targets, receptions, receiving yards, games played and games started.

From Washington Post

Buttigieg enjoyed a largely favorable reception during the hearing.

From Washington Blade

Chark saw a dip in receptions, yards and touchdowns but not all of it was his fault.

From Washington Post

Ballinger was at first speechless when asked about the 75 Precinct reception.

From The Daily Beast

Wherever he travels, Václav Klaus can be assured a welcome reception from likeminded free marketers.

From The Daily Beast

Lily Allen explained away the poor sales and ho-hum critical reception to Sheezus by…basically blaming other people.

From The Daily Beast

As the Cold War entered its final years, the film enjoyed a warmer reception in Russia.

From The Daily Beast

She actually petted Kate's arm when she met her at a reception last night.

From The Daily Beast

Kind of a reception-room in there—guess I know a reception-room from a hole in the wall.

From Project Gutenberg

Naturally, the picture was not perfect, but it well merited the flattering reception which it received.

From Project Gutenberg

At the close of the reception a band of Philippine musicians played a selection of graceful airs of their native isles.

From Project Gutenberg

A light-colored mulatto boy, in dress coat and bearing a diminutive silver tray for the reception of cards, admitted them.

From Project Gutenberg

Mrs. Pontellier, attired in a handsome reception gown, remained in the drawing-room the entire afternoon receiving her visitors.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

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