Receptions Meaning in English
word · lemma: reception
Definition
Events or gatherings where people are formally welcomed, such as after weddings or in hotels. It can also mean how someone or something is received by people.
Usage & Nuances
Plural, used to refer to multiple events ("wedding receptions") or several types of welcomes. Common in event, hotel, and business contexts. Can be confused with the area where a receptionist works, but "receptions" usually means the events.
Example Sentences
We attended two wedding receptions last month.
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The hotel offers special receptions for guests.
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There were several receptions during the festival.
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Both receptions were amazing, but the food at the second one was unforgettable.
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She gets invited to a lot of book launch receptions around the city.
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The film’s early receptions were mostly positive, but some critics were tough.
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