Definition of Reception desk

1. Noun. A counter (as in a hotel) where guests are received.

Generic synonyms: Counter

Definition of Reception desk

1. Noun. The place in public and company buildings where a receptionist presides, typically located in the front entrance of a building just inside the door. At a reception desk you may ask how to gain access to different parts of the building. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Reception Desk

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Literary usage of Reception desk

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Book of Business Etiquette by Nella Braddy Henney (1922)
"Another important vantage point which, like the telephone, suffers from neglect is the reception desk. Millions of dollars' worth of business is lost every ..."

2. Ninth Day of Creationby Leonard Crane by Leonard Crane (2000)
"Without thinking about it, he walked quickly toward the reception desk ... He ended up vaulting the reception desk just before the elevator doors opened. ..."

3. Cancun by Ulysses Travel Guides Staff (2004)
"Given that departure formalities are usually time- consuming, budget a few extra minutes for a delay at the reception desk. lf you are planning to check out ..."

4. Southern France by Fiona Duncan, Leonie Glass (2002)
"... find themselves in potentially embarrassing and even explosive situations if they present themselves at the reception desk asking unwelcome questions. ..."

5. Charming Small Hotels & Restaurants of Southern France by Jenny Rees, Hunter Publishing, Incorporated, Leonie Glass, Fiona Duncan (2002)
"... find themselves in potentially embarrassing and even explosive situations if they present themselves at the reception desk asking unwelcome questions. ..."

6. Hackoff.com: An Historic Murder Mystery Set in the Internet Bubble And Rubble by Tom Evslin (2006)
"Behind the reception desk is a crowd of teams. Five people each, almost without exception—two bankers, two principals, one salesperson. ..."

7. Charming Small Hotels & Restaurants of Greece by Hunter Publishing (2002)
"Blue is the theme throughout. from the blue marble of the reception desk and the modern paintings which adorn the bright lobby sitting area through to the ..."

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