reception room
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noun
a room for receiving visitors, clients, patients, etc.
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Origin of reception room
First recorded in 1820–30
Words nearby reception room
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reception room
noun
a room in a private house suitable for entertaining guests, esp a lounge or dining room
a room in a hotel suitable for large parties, receptions, etc
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