reception room

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noun

a room for receiving visitors, clients, patients, etc.

Origin of reception room

First recorded in 1820–30

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Related Words for reception room

foyer, vestibule, parlor, lobby, antechamber, anteroom, salon

Examples from the Web for reception room

Historical Examples of reception room

No sooner was she gone than I was summoned to the reception-room, and Cadge rushed to meet me.
The Bacillus of Beauty
Harriet Stark
Then, as the door of the first reception-room was ajar, he at last ventured in.
The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete
Emile Zola
It had become vast and elliptical, and floated in at the reception-room door.
Where Angels Fear to Tread
E. M. Forster
She determined to seek the grateful warmth of the reception-room.
The Ivory Snuff Box
Arnold Fredericks
When you are ready to go down to the reception-room, let me know.
Jolly Sally Pendleton
Laura Jean Libbey

British Dictionary definitions for reception room

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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