reception area

noun

: a large open area inside and near the entrance of a public building (such as a hotel or theater) : lobby

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The third tomb consists of a rectangular well leading to a small hall or reception area believed to have been used to prepare mummies for burial. — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 13 Aug. 2026 Set the scene Cars pull up to a central courtyard where guests find the small reception area. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 From the front porch, glass doors lead into a cozy reception area decked out with checkerboard-tile floors, warm tobacco-brown woodwork, and midcentury seating in shades of olive and blue. — Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2026 That evening, their family dined in the hotel’s reception area, which was the only part of the entire hotel that had electricity. — Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for reception area

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“Reception area.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reception%20area. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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