reception room

a room for receiving visitors, clients, patients, etc.

Origin of reception room

First recorded in 1820–30

I go to the reception-room a good deal of the time, because there's so many Americans there.

A Tramp Abroad, Complete |Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)
Then came the secret of his ready recognition of Lady Juliana when she stood before him in the Brands' reception-room.

Faithful Margaret |Annie Ashmore
To-day, too, his reception-room is crammed to suffocation by gentlemen who seek an audience of his Highness.

'Midst the Wild Carpathians |Mr Jkai
The furniture of the reception-room comprised two chairs and a table, one or two saucepans, and some antique crockery.

The Card, A Story Of Adventure In The Five Towns |Arnold Bennett

She would like to see that hole, and after Willie was asleep, she stole down to the reception-room to see the damage for herself.

Bad Hugh |Mary Jane Holmes

reception room

a room in a private house suitable for entertaining guests, esp a lounge or dining room

a room in a hotel suitable for large parties, receptions, etc