Definition

Noun: A room in a private house or hotel specifically designated for receiving and entertaining guests or visitors.

Usage

A "reception room" is a formal or semi-formal space used to welcome and host visitors. It is not typically used for private, everyday family activities but is reserved for social occasions with guests. - The large reception room in the mansion was perfect for hosting the charity gala. - Please wait in the reception room; the manager will be with you shortly.

Advanced Usage

• "to have use of the reception room": to have permission or the opportunity to utilize the formal entertaining space.
  • For the anniversary party, they were granted use of the hotel's main reception room.

Variants and Related Words

• Reception (n): The act of receiving or welcoming; a social function where guests are formally received.
  • The wedding reception was held in a beautiful hall.
• Receiving room (n): A less common synonym for "reception room."
• Drawing room (n), Parlor (n), Sitting room (n): Terms for similar rooms used for receiving and entertaining guests in a home. ("Drawing room" is more formal and traditional.)

Synonyms

• Entertaining room: A room used for hosting guests.
• Guest room (Note: This can also mean a bedroom for guests, so context is important).
• Salon: A reception room in a large house; also a place for business (e.g., beauty salon).

Related Phrases

• "To receive guests in the reception room": The formal act of welcoming visitors into this specific space.
  • The ambassador received the diplomats in the official reception room.

Noun

1. a room for receiving and entertaining visitors (as in a private house or hotel)