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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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 There’s plenty of space to spread out, from the large double reception room to the study, dining room, and library that doubles as a dressing room, while floor-to-ceiling vertical windows pour in natural light, bouncing off San Stefano marble floors and rich Muhuhu hardwood. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 May 2025 Upstairs, a second spacious reception room, complete with open-plan reception, dining and kitchen area, leads onto a sweeping terrace and is the perfect space for entertaining. Emma Kershaw, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025 Photo : United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty A small office is located off the reception room. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 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 1 Jul. 2025.

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