reception area

noun

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The main-deck layout bucks the usual trend of serving as the main reception area. Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2023 The new studio comprises about a third of the hilltop complex and includes a reception area, auditorium, offices, and workstations across two floors. Laura Burstein, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2023 Casa de Campo unveils new section of suites Opened in time for the holiday season just over two months ago, the new Premier Club at Casa de Campo is like a hotel within a hotel with an exclusive Premier Club Lounge offering a private reception area and all-day snacks and refreshments. Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2023 Athletic director Mike Bohn, donors, cheerleaders and band members packed a reception area at Rock and Reilly’s Irish Pub among players and coaches. Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2023 The chairs were in pristine condition, perched in the reception area of the software company Sitecore’s office in downtown San Francisco. Erin Griffith, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2023 Based on Japanese farmstead design, the building has everything—reception area, VIP accommodations, production line—under one roof. Baroness Sheri De Borchgrave, Robb Report, 19 Feb. 2023 See More

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“Reception area.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reception%20area. Accessed 10 Jun. 2023.

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