ALL meanings of receiving line
re·ceive line
R r - noun receiving line a row formed by the hosts, guests of honor, or the like, for receiving guests formally at a ball, reception, etc. 1
- noun receiving line a line of guests waiting to greet or offer condolence to the guests of honour at a ceremony, such as a wedding, funeral, etc 0
- noun receiving line at formal gatherings, the host, hostess, guests of honor, and others, who stand in a row to greet guests 0