reception room

noun
UK: /rɪˈsep.ʃən ˌruːm/
US: /rɪˈsep.ʃən ˌruːm/

  1. A room in a house or other building used for receiving and entertaining guests.

    1. The reception room is near the front door.
    2. They waited in the reception room before the meeting started.

  2. A formal room in a business or office used for greeting clients and visitors.

    1. Please have a seat in the reception room and someone will be with you shortly.
    2. The new reception room features comfortable seating and modern decor for visitors.

Synonyms

front room lounge parlor living room waiting room

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "reception room" in English means: A room in a house or other building used for receiving and entertaining guests., A formal room in a business or office used for greeting clients and visitors..

The phonetic transcription of "reception room" is /rɪˈsep.ʃən ˌruːm/ in British English and /rɪˈsep.ʃən ˌruːm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "reception room": front room, lounge, parlor, living room, waiting room.

Example usage of "reception room": "The reception room is near the front door.". More examples on the page.