reception room

noun

British
: a room in a house (such as a living room) that is used for sitting and not for cooking, sleeping, etc.

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At Blanca’s celebration, more than a dozen sets of godparents paid for much of the party, including the clothes, reception room rentals, cake, music, photographs and flowers. Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 6 July 2025 Photo : Fenton Whelan/Alex Winship Photography The main reception room. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 June 2025 Rich with historical details like puff sleeves, ruffs and lace collars, his creations were immortalized in period paintings such as a towering portrait of New York social arbiter Mrs. Astor by Carolus-Duran, which was prominently displayed in the reception room of her Fifth Avenue mansion. Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 7 May 2025 The grand reception room, adorned with exquisite details, opens through double French arched doors to the garden, while the formal dining room, nestled in a glass conservatory, overlooks the serene outdoor spaces. Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for reception room

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“Reception room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reception%20room. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.

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