reception
noun
rɪˈsepʃn 
rɪˈsepʃn 
1 [uncountable] (especially British English) the area inside the entrance of a hotel, an office building, etc. where guests or visitors go first when they arrivethe reception areaWe arranged to meet in reception at 6.30.You can leave a message with reception. (North American English, British English) the reception desk compare front desk2 [countable] a formal social occasion to welcome somebody or celebrate somethinga wedding receptionA champagne reception was held at the Swallow Hotel.They hosted a reception for 75 guests.3 [singular] the type of welcome that is given to somebody/somethingHer latest album has met with a mixed reception from fans.Delegates gave him a warm reception as he called for more spending on education.4 [uncountable] the quality of radio and television signals that are broadcastgood/bad receptionThere was very poor reception on my phone.5 [uncountable] the act of receiving or welcoming somebodythe reception of refugees from the war zone