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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Climb the pair of curving staircases in the reception area to explore the walls of interesting regional art, photography, and statues.
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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
Public areas also got a spruce, including the reception area, dining spaces, the main pool, and landscaping.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
At the end of the club opposite the reception area, a huge glass garage door can be rolled up so club patrons can watch and hear the Bruins leave their locker room and take the field.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
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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
Public areas also got a spruce, including the reception area, dining spaces, the main pool, and landscaping.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
At the end of the club opposite the reception area, a huge glass garage door can be rolled up so club patrons can watch and hear the Bruins leave their locker room and take the field.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
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“Reception area.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reception%20area. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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