reception area
noun
: a large open area inside and near the entrance of a public building (such as a hotel or theater) : lobby
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The main sitting area, between the Coquille d’Or bar and the reception area, feels at once Art Deco and Arts & Crafts with its blend of old and modern– carpets with foliage motifs, a mix of travertine and oak, medieval tapestries and vintage Louis XIII-style armchairs.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
Then my sister and I stepped into the reception area.
—Dorothy Roberts, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
The words ‘Never Give Up’ are displayed in his firm’s reception area.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Built around the 1st century CE, the brothel includes a ground-floor reception area and bathing pool, with an upper story for entertaining clients.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
Then my sister and I stepped into the reception area.
—Dorothy Roberts, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
The words ‘Never Give Up’ are displayed in his firm’s reception area.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Built around the 1st century CE, the brothel includes a ground-floor reception area and bathing pool, with an upper story for entertaining clients.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for reception area
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“Reception area.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reception%20area. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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