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reception

noun

re·​cep·​tion ri-ˈsep-shən How to pronounce reception (audio)
1
: the act or action or an instance of receiving: such as
a
: receipt
the reception and distribution of funds
b
: admission
reception into the church
c
: response, reaction
the play met with a mixed reception
d
: the receiving of a radio or television broadcast
e
: the catching of a forward pass by a receiver
2
: a social gathering often for the purpose of extending a formal welcome

Did you know?

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 novel receives good reviews, we say it has met with a good critical reception. If it gets a poor reception, on the other hand, that's the same as saying that it wasn't well-received.

Example Sentences

The school held a reception for the new students and their families. He decided to run for a seat on the school committee only a year after his reception into the community. Her job is to deal with the reception of donations.
Recent Examples on the Web Glad-handing along the route last month, Lightfoot received a warm reception from the crowd — but so did other candidates. Gregory Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2022 Jurkovec hit Flowers for a 50-yard reception and Jaden Williams for a 17-yard score to trim the deficit to 17-10 with 5:18 left in the third. Trevor Hass, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Sep. 2022 After all, Gould, still the Chicago Bears’ all-time leader in scoring and field-goal percentage, expects a convivial reception at Soldier Field, even while wearing a San Francisco 49ers uniform. Michael Silver, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Sep. 2022 The King will next attend a reception with Realm High Commissioners in the Bow Room. Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2022 But a limited theatrical release may be a mistake, judging by the reception in the room. Zack Sharf, Variety, 10 Sep. 2022 Jean-Baptiste scored for the first time on a 16-yard reception five plays later. J.c. Carnahan, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Sep. 2022 Dike’s 74-yard reception, which led to a UW touchdown, was the Badgers’ longest pass play since Jared Abbrederis caught a 74-yard touchdown pass from Jon Budmayr in 2010 against Indiana. Jeff Potrykus, Journal Sentinel, 10 Sep. 2022 The Darren Aronofsky drama has been touted as a career revival and received a rousing reception upon premiering in Venice. Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English recepcion, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French reception, from Latin reception-, receptio, from recipere

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of reception was in the 15th century

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