Definition of reception

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • reception is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 13
  • reception is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 13
  • reception is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 16

Definition of reception


  • the act of receiving (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. receipt
  • the manner in which something is greeted (noun)

    Examples

    1. she did not expect the cold reception she received from her superiors

    Synonyms

    1. response
  • a formal party of people; as after a wedding (noun)
  • (American football) the act of catching a pass in football (noun)

    Examples

    1. the tight end made a great reception on the 20 yard line
  • quality or fidelity of a received broadcast (noun)

See definition of reception in Merriam Webster