What part of speech is reception?

"Reception" can be several parts of speech, depending on how it's used in a sentence. Here are some examples:

Noun:

* "The wedding reception was held in a beautiful garden." (referring to the event itself)

* "The hotel's reception was very welcoming." (referring to the area where guests are greeted)

Verb:

* "The audience received the news with applause." (meaning to accept or understand)

* "She received a letter from her friend." (meaning to get or acquire)

Adjective:

* "He gave a reception speech." (referring to a speech given at a reception)

* "The reception area was crowded." (referring to a designated area for receiving guests)

So, it depends on the context of the sentence.