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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There's also a seasonal Paul Labrecque beauty salon and an all-year clothing and accessories boutique just off the reception area. Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026 Climb the pair of curving staircases in the reception area to explore the walls of interesting regional art, photography, and statues. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 That room is not called a lobby or a reception area. Iyesatta Massaquoi Emeli, STAT, 2 June 2026 There, an understated reception area — walls lined by photos that tell the story of the stadium — will serve as the entryway to a massive indoor space with a 360-degree bar that mimics the oval of the Rose Bowl itself. Los Angeles Times, 11 May 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 14 Jul. 2026.

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