1. formal social events held to welcome or honor guests
2. the act or process of receiving something
3. the quality of radio or television signals received
Usage: telecommunications

Examples

• The wedding receptions were held in the hotel ballroom.
• The ambassador attended several diplomatic receptions this week.
• The receptions of the packages were delayed due to the storm.
• We’re getting poor radio receptions in this area.
• The movie received mixed receptions from critics.
• The new policy had positive receptions from employees.
• Hospital receptions can be busy during visiting hours.