receptionist

American  

[ri-sep-shuh-nist] / rɪˈsɛp ʃə nɪst /

noun

1. a person employed to receive and assist callers, clients, etc., as in an office.

2. Theology. a person who advocates receptionism.

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receptionist British  

/ rɪˈsɛpʃənɪst /

noun

1. a person employed in an office, hotel, doctor's surgery, etc, to receive clients, guests, or patients, answer the telephone, arrange appointments, etc

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Etymology

Origin of receptionist

First recorded in 1865–70; reception + -ist

Example Sentences

Having spoken to frustrated patients who had just paid the £69 for the hygienist, Mr Mellor said he asked the receptionist if this was in fact the case.

From BBC

She posed as a courier, telling the receptionists that the script was requested by an executive.

From Los Angeles Times

"It was incredibly stressful because the price of groceries has gone up, the cost of living in general is ridiculous," said Ms Secord, who finally landed a receptionist role in early November.

From BBC

His role as a receptionist and client coordinator on Celebs Go Dating sees him greet the celebrities upon their arrival to the dating agency.

From BBC

Normally, Joseph would’ve excused herself early, since she had to be at work at 7:45 a.m. for her job as a receptionist at a private ophthalmology practice.

From The Wall Street Journal

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