Reception area: meaning, definitions and examples

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reception area

 

[ rɪˈsɛpʃən ˈɛəriə ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

office

A reception area is a space in a building where visitors are received and welcomed. It is typically the first point of contact for guests and can include seating, a reception desk, and sometimes refreshments.

Synonyms

entrance, foyer, lobby

Examples of usage

  • The reception area of the office was elegantly designed with modern furniture.
  • Visitors were asked to wait in the reception area until their host arrived.
  • She greeted each guest warmly as they entered the reception area.
Context #2 | Noun

hotel

In a hotel, the reception area is where guests check-in and check-out, as well as seek assistance with inquiries or services during their stay.

Synonyms

check-in area, front desk, lobby

Examples of usage

  • The reception area of the hotel was bustling with guests checking in.
  • Guests can leave their luggage at the reception area if their room is not ready yet.

Translations

Translations of the word "reception area" in other languages:

🇵🇹 área de recepção

🇮🇳 स्वागत क्षेत्र

🇩🇪 Empfangsbereich

🇮🇩 area resepsi

🇺🇦 зона прийому

🇵🇱 strefa recepcji

🇯🇵 受付エリア

🇫🇷 zone de réception

🇪🇸 área de recepción

🇹🇷 resepsiyon alanı

🇰🇷 접수 구역

🇸🇦 منطقة الاستقبال

🇨🇿 recepční prostor

🇸🇰 recepčná oblasť

🇨🇳 接待区

🇸🇮 sprejemno območje

🇮🇸 móttökusvæði

🇰🇿 қабылдау аймағы

🇬🇪 რეცეფციის არეა

🇦🇿 qəbul sahəsi

🇲🇽 área de recepción

Etymology

The term 'reception area' originated from the Latin word 'receptio', meaning 'a receiving'. It has been widely used in various contexts such as offices, hotels, hospitals, and other public spaces to refer to the space where guests or visitors are welcomed and received.