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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But Tuesday's indictment states that the lawmakers entered when the security gate was opened for a vehicle, and then proceeded to an interior reception area. Bill Chappell, NPR, 11 June 2025 There are two more new works placed in the reception area and its adjacent living room-like space. Tom Teicholz, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025 The fire severely damaged a reception area where Shapiro hosted a Passover dinner hours earlier. John Bacon, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025 The main house features a grand reception area with immediate sea views upon entry. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 May 2025 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 1 Jul. 2025.

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