receiving guests
noun phraseUK /rɪˈsiːvɪŋ ɡests/
US /rɪˈsiːvɪŋ ɡests/
Welcoming people who come to visit you.
The family cleaned the house before receiving guests.
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2. The act of formally greeting official visitors.
The ambassador prepared for receiving guests at the embassy.
3. A social duty of welcoming people into one's home.
In many cultures, receiving guests is a sign of respect.
4. The part of an event where visitors are greeted at the entrance.
Volunteers handled receiving guests at the front door.