reception
Example Sentences
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On the ground floor, next to their 4-year-old grandson’s toy cars, is a reception room with a wooden door.
The two premiers are due to take part in events along the theme of "Shared Prosperity, Shared Seas, Shared Ties", including a research-focused visit, a cultural reception and a discussion with young people.
From BBC
Flavio's presidential bid received a cool reception from conservatives and the market.
From Barron's
I follow my classmates off the stage, out of the auditorium, and into the gym, where a reception’s all set up.
From Literature
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On Monday, there was tight security at the five-star resort, with federal police stationed outside reception and no sign of the team, although some members of the Iranian delegation sat in the hotel's communal areas.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.