receiving line

noun

Meaning

A queue of guests waiting to greet or condole the guests of honor at a wedding or other ceremony.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

reception(English)reception room(English)liftline(English)lunchline(English)waiting room(English)line(English)receiving house(English)salon(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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