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Meaning of "receiving line" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF RECEIVING LINE

receiving line  [rɪˈsiːvɪŋ laɪn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF RECEIVING LINE

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Receiving line is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES RECEIVING LINE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

receiving line

Wedding reception

A wedding reception is a party held after the completion of a marriage ceremony. It is held as hospitality for those who have attended the wedding, hence the name reception: the couple receives society, in the form of family and friends, for the first time as a married couple. Hosts provide their choice of food and drink, although a wedding cake is popular. Entertaining guests after a wedding ceremony is traditional in most societies, and can last anywhere from half an hour to many hours or even days. In some cultures, separate wedding celebrations are held for the bride's and groom's families. Before receptions—a social event that is structured around a receiving line, and usually held in the afternoon, with only light refreshments—became popular, weddings were more typically celebrated with wedding breakfasts and wedding balls. The popularity of receptions, rather than breakfasts, dinners, and balls, during the 20th century led to the name reception being applied to any social event after a wedding, whether it is brunch, tea, dinner, or a dance.

Definition of receiving line in the English dictionary

The definition of receiving line in the dictionary is a line of guests waiting to greet or offer condolence to the guests of honour at a ceremony, such as a wedding, funeral, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH RECEIVING LINE


airline
ˈɛəˌlaɪn
align
əˈlaɪn
aline
əˈlaɪn
Caroline
ˈkærəˌlaɪn
dateline
ˈdeɪtˌlaɪn
deadline
ˈdɛdˌlaɪn
decline
dɪˈklaɪn
headline
ˈhɛdˌlaɪn
hotline
ˈhɒtˌlaɪn
Klein
klaɪn
landline
lænd laɪn
ligne
laɪn
line
laɪn
main-line
meɪn laɪn
offline
ˈɒfˌlaɪn
online
ˈɒnˌlaɪn
outline
ˈaʊtˌlaɪn
skyline
ˈskaɪˌlaɪn
timeline
ˈtaɪmˌlaɪn
waterline
ˈwɔːtə laɪn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE RECEIVING LINE

receipt
receipt book
receiptor
receipts
receivability
receivable
receivableness
receivables
receival
receive
received
Received Pronunciation
receiver
receivership
receiving order
receiving set
recency
recency effect
recense
recension

WORDS THAT END LIKE RECEIVING LINE

all along the line
bottom line
cell line
command line
credit line
discipline
dotted line
finish line
front line
hold the line
land line
lay on the line
on line
product line
production line
red line
sign on the dotted line
six-yard line
step out of line
tag line
toe the line

Synonyms and antonyms of receiving line in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «receiving line» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF RECEIVING LINE

Find out the translation of receiving line to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of receiving line from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «receiving line» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

接收线
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

línea de recepción de
570 millions of speakers

English

receiving line
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

प्राप्त लाइन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تلقي خط
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

получения линия
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

linha de recebimento
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

লাইন গ্রহণ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

ligne de réception
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Menerima talian
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Empfangsleitung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

受信ライン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

수신 라인
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Nampa baris
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nhận dòng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பெறுதல் வரி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

प्राप्त ओळ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Alma hattı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

linea di ricezione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

otrzymywania linii
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

отримання лінія
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

primirea linie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

λαμβάνουν γραμμή
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

ontvang lyn
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

mottagande linje
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

mottak linje
5 millions of speakers

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «RECEIVING LINE»

The term «receiving line» is regularly used and occupies the 85.720 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «RECEIVING LINE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about receiving line

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RECEIVING LINE»

Discover the use of receiving line in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to receiving line and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Army Officer's Guide
For example, the commanding officer of the unit holding the reception is on the right of the receiving line, with his or her spouse on his or her left; next is the ranking honored guest, with his or her spouse on his or her left; other officers and their ...
Keith E. Bonn, 2005
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Service Etiquette
You may arrive at any time between the hours indicated on the invitation, but guests are expected to arrive before the receiving line disbands. It is imperative that you first pay your respects to your host and hostess. You probably will stay a little ...
Oretha D. Swartz, 1988
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Bride's Book of Etiquette
Bride Magazine. After the ceremony, your guests will be eager to hug you and congratulate you. A receiving line is an efficient way for you and your parents to receive these good wishes and give a warm welcome to friends and family who ...
Bride Magazine, 2002
4
Intimate Weddings
They didn't want a receiving line or a fancy sit-down meal, complete with speeches and dancing, or any adult attendants. They simply wanted to get married while surrounded by people they loved. The couple found a bridal shop in Rebecca's ...
Christina Friedrichsen, 2004
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The Everything Wedding Etiquette Book: Insights and Advice ...
he receiving line receives a fair amount of bad press these days, and it's usually the first tradition to get the ax. But it doesn't have to take up an agonizing chunk of time, and can be a lot of fun for you and your guests. The receiving line enables ...
Emily Ehrenstein, Laura Morin, Leah Furman, 2001
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The New Jewish Wedding, Revised
Other common songs are “Siman Tov u'Mazel Tov” (A Good Sign and Good Luck) and “Yasis Alayich” (May God Rejoice) or any upbeat song.28 The notion of a formal recessional developed at least in part to facilitate the receiving line.
Anita Diamant, 2007
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Your Perfect Wedding Planner
The receiving line is the lirst element ol the reception, unless you had one alter the ceremony. In deciding the lineup lor the receiving line, there is no "right" way to do it. The line can be lormed as rollows: The mother ol the bride with the rather  ...
Cathy Bouchard, 2003
8
Letitia Baldrige's Complete Guide to the New Manners for the ...
At a large corporate party, senior management can take turns standing in the receiving line with the guest of honor. • When the receiving line becomes a veritable logjam, with people stretching out into the street, the following steps should be ...
Letitia Baldrige, 1990
9
Planning Your Perfect Wedding Reception:
basic perception behind having a receiving line is to greet and welcome guests. You thank them for their best wishes and for joining you on this happy occasion. A receiving line is probably necessary if your guest list exceeds fifty. Otherwise ...
Mary Wells
10
Planning Your Perfect Wedding Reception, The Ultimate Guide
he basic perception behind having a receiving line is to greet and welcome guests. You thank them for their best wishes and for joining you on this happy occasion. A receiving line is probably necessary if your guest list exceeds fifty.
Mary Wells

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RECEIVING LINE»

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Contemporary Courtesies: If event has a receiving line, you should …
Q: Karen, if I am at a business networking event and there is a receiving line, am I obligated to go through the line? And what is the best way for me to quietly ... «News Sentinel, Jul 15»
2
Joe Biden grieves as mourners pay respects to son Beau
The Biden family, led by Joe Biden, then stood in a receiving line, warmly greeting well-wishers with hugs and handshakes, punctuated by both smiles and tears, ... «New York Post, Jun 15»
3
Beau Biden lies in honor in Delaware Senate Chamber
Beau's two children, Natalie and Hunter, also took part in the receiving line for several minutes. In addition to the local officials, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo ... «CBS News, Jun 15»
4
How I Avoided the Receiving Line and Met Hillary Clinton
I've never been the “receiving line” type of guy – I don't see the point of ... on that first evening I had stood in a receiving line waiting to shake Mrs.Clinton's hand. «Pulse, May 15»
5
WESLEY PRUDEN: Saudis' insult to Michelle Obama goes …
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama participate in a delegation receiving line with the new Saudi Arabian King, Salman bin Abdul Aziz, ... «Washington Times, Jan 15»
6
Receiving line
Receiving line. David Coleman | Posted: ... Temple read the play correctly and swarmed him five yards behind the line of scrimmage. Wildcat linebacker ... «Fort Bend Herald, Jan 15»
7
Pre-k teacher in Metairie accepts ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
14, once dismissal was complete, 22 additional St. Louis King of France teachers and staff members stood in a "receiving line." Each person participating was ... «The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com, Aug 14»
8
Newport Manners & Etiquette: Blackballing + Ratting People Out
Is ratting on someone bad manners or not? What's the etiquette when accused of blackballing? As well as the topic of In-Laws In the Receiving Line Funeral ... «GoLocalProv, Jul 14»
9
A common sense guide to being the perfect wedding guest
The most common complaint from brides and grooms related to their wedding guests was behavior at the reception. Guests who bypassed the receiving line and ... «The Week Magazine, Jun 14»
10
Tips for setting up a receiving line at formal business parties
Typically, receiving lines are set up for the purpose of introducing a new company executive, to honor a civic leader, to welcome foreign visitors or to ... «al.com, Jun 14»

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