A2noun 2K

Reception

🇬🇧 UK /["/rɪˈsepʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/rɪˈsepʃn/"]/

Meaning of Reception

the area inside the entrance of a hotel, an office building, etc. where guests or visitors go first when they arrive

In simple words: The act of receiving or a place to welcome people.

Reception in a sentence

• The reception for the wedding was held at a beautiful hotel.
• When I arrived at the reception, I saw many guests chatting.
• We need to improve the reception of our signals to avoid interruptions.
• The radio reception was poor during the storm.
• At the reception desk, the staff welcomed us warmly.

How to use Reception

Used in both formal and informal contexts. Commonly refers to events or gatherings (like a wedding reception) or front desks in offices. Not appropriate for casual situations unrelated to welcoming or receiving.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'receive' plus '-tion'; imagine a warm welcome when you arrive.

Related words

Collocations with Reception

• report to
• call
• call down to
• area
• lobby
• counter
• at reception
• at the reception
• in reception
• big
• large
• lavish
• attend
• give
• have
• room
• at a/​the reception
• reception for
• enthusiastic
• favourable/​favorable
• friendly
• enjoy
• get
• have
• party
• centre/​center
• reception by
• reception from
• reception into
• good
• strong
• bad
• enthusiastic
• favourable/​favorable
• friendly
• enjoy
• get
• have
• party
• centre/​center
• reception by
• reception from
• reception into

Synonyms for Reception

• welcome
• greeting
• arrival
• acceptance
• front desk

Opposites of Reception

• departure
• exit

Common mistakes with Reception

• Confused with 'receipt' — a document acknowledging payment.
• Used as a verb instead of as a noun.
• Mispronounced, especially stressing the wrong syllable.

Frequently asked questions about Reception

What does Reception mean?

The act of receiving or a place to welcome people.

What is the definition of Reception?

the area inside the entrance of a hotel, an office building, etc. where guests or visitors go first when they arrive

How do you use Reception in a sentence?

The reception for the wedding was held at a beautiful hotel.

Can you give another example of Reception?

When I arrived at the reception, I saw many guests chatting.

What are synonyms for Reception?

Common alternatives include welcome, greeting, arrival, acceptance, front desk.

What is the opposite of Reception?

Opposite meanings include departure, exit.

What words go with Reception?

It commonly pairs with report to, call, call down to, area, lobby, counter, at reception, at the reception, in reception, big, large, lavish, attend, give, have, room, at a/​the reception, reception for, enthusiastic, favourable/​favorable, friendly, enjoy, get, have, party, centre/​center, reception by, reception from, reception into, good, strong, bad, enthusiastic, favourable/​favorable, friendly, enjoy, get, have, party, centre/​center, reception by, reception from, reception into.

What are common mistakes when using Reception?

Confused with 'receipt' — a document acknowledging payment. Used as a verb instead of as a noun. Mispronounced, especially stressing the wrong syllable.

How do you pronounce Reception?

US: /["/rɪˈsepʃn/"]/, UK: /["/rɪˈsepʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Reception?

Used in both formal and informal contexts. Commonly refers to events or gatherings (like a wedding reception) or front desks in offices. Not appropriate for casual situations unrelated to welcoming or receiving.

What CEFR level is Reception?

"Reception" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.