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arrival lounge

[əˈraɪvəl laʊndʒ]
nounpl: arrival lounges
sala de chegadas
1. A designated area in an airport or terminal where passengers who have just arrived can wait, relax, or meet people
We waited for our luggage in the arrival lounge before heading home.
Esperamos pela nossa bagagem na sala de chegadas antes de voltar para casa.
2. A comfortable waiting area equipped with seating, information desks, and amenities for newly arrived travelers
The arrival lounge had comfortable seating and free WiFi for travelers.
A sala de chegadas tinha assentos confortáveis e WiFi gratuito para os viajantes.
Synonyms
arrivals hallbaggage claim areaterminal loungereception area
Antonyms
departure loungecheck-in area

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sala de chegadas
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Brazil
salão de chegadas
Alternative formal usage
Portugal
sala de desembarque
Commonly used in European Portuguese airports
Portugal
zona de chegadas
Alternative term used in Portuguese airports

Related Idioms & Phrases

welcome to arrivals
meet in the arrivals lounge
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