Reception

9 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

The action of receiving something or someone, or the way something is received. A formal social occasion or party held to welcome someone or celebrate an event.

“The wedding reception was held in an elegant ballroom overlooking the harbour.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/rɪˈsɛp.ʃn̩/

Syllables

re·cep·tion

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Synonyms

welcome greeting party acceptance

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains 'RECEPT' root and '-ION' ending; watch for the 'PT' pattern

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Scrabble

Worth 13 points; 'C' and 'P' create good scoring opportunities

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Words you can make from Reception

Shorter words formed from the letters in “reception”.

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10-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “reception”.

perception

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