Reception is the noun form of receive. So at a formal reception, guests are received or welcomed or "taken in". A bad TV reception means the signal isn't being received well. When a new …

RECEPTION definition: the act of receiving or the state of being received. received. See examples of reception used in a sentence.

RECEPTION meaning: 1. a formal party at which important people are welcomed: 2. the way in which people react to…. Learn more.

2. the manner in which something, such as a guest or a new idea, is received: a cold reception.

re•cep•tion /rɪˈsɛpʃən/ n. [countable] the act of receiving or the state of being received. a manner of being received:[countable] The book met with a favorable reception. a function, party, or …

The reception in an office or hospital is the place where people's appointments and questions are dealt with.

There are 23 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun reception, five of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Definition of reception noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Dec 14, 2025 · reception (countable and uncountable, plural receptions) The act of receiving. (uncountable, electronics) The act or ability to receive radio or similar signals. We have poor …

RECEPTION meaning: 1 : the kind of welcome that someone or something is given usually singular; 2 : a social gathering to celebrate something or to welcome someone