recep
(rɪˈsɛp)
1. Abbrev. of reception room(s) s.v. reception 10. (Freq. used in advertisements.)
| 1920 Evening News 2 Mar. 7/2 (Advt.), Exchange tenancy houses,..4 bed. 2 recep. bath. 1926 [see bed n. 1 f]. 1950 Evening Standard 21 Mar. 12/3 (Advt.), At Harrow... Charm. mod. hse... 2 recep., kit. 1976 ‘Z. Stone’ Modigliani Scandal i. iv. 41 The house..was small—three bedrooms, two recep. and a study. |
2. Theatr. = reception 5 c.
| 1936 W. H. Lane Craufurd Murder to Music vii. 104 ‘Did you hear my little recep.!’ he cried ecstatically. |