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ri-SEPSHUN/rɪˈsepʃn/

Reception is the desk where visitors go first in a hotel or office: at reception, the reception desk, leave a key at reception. Receptionist is the person. A wedding reception is the party after the ceremony — extra sense. Uncountable for the desk (not “a reception” unless you mean a party). Do not write recipe (cooking) for reception.

Meaning

The desk in a hotel or office where visitors go first.

Examples

• “Please leave your key at reception when you go out.”
• “Ask at reception for a map of the town.”
• “The package is waiting for you at reception.”

Good to know

at reception / the reception desk. Person: receptionist. Party extra: wedding reception.

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