Definition

Noun A counter or area, typically in a hotel, office, or other public building, where visitors or guests are received, greeted, and assisted.

Usage

The term "reception desk" refers to the specific physical location where reception services are provided. It is the first point of contact for visitors.

Examples

• Please leave your key at the reception desk when you check out of the hotel.
• All visitors must sign in at the reception desk before proceeding to the offices.
• She asked the clerk at the reception desk for directions to the conference room.

Advanced Usage

• "to man the reception desk": To be the person working at or staffing the reception desk.
  • During the night shift, a security guard mans the reception desk.
• "front desk": This is a common synonym, especially in American English, and can be used interchangeably in many contexts.
  • You can pick up your package from the front desk.

Variants and Related Words

• Reception (noun): The broader area or process of receiving guests. (e.g., )
• Receptionist (noun): The person who works at a reception desk.

Synonyms

Front desk, check-in desk, welcome desk, information desk.

Related Phrases

• "to be at/behind the reception desk": Describing the location of a person or object.
  • The manager is at the reception desk if you need him.
• "to report to the reception desk": To go to the reception desk upon arrival, as instructed.
  • All new employees should report to the reception desk on their first day.

Noun

1. a counter (as in a hotel) where guests are received