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

But as I passed the main office, I caught sight of the Archer family talking with the receptionist and principal.

From Literature

He stalked out of the courtyard, past the receptionist, through the double doors, and showed opportunity—and that bossy Maya-Jade—just who was in charge here.

From Literature

When the receptionist asks if we need directions, Auntie shakes her head no.

From Literature

Because the person has not worked outside of the house, Trench and Jensen have them start with an entry-level receptionist job paying $45,000 a year, and work up from there.

From MarketWatch

The receptionist and artist first started creating models of well-known stars during the coronavirus pandemic, starting with then Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

From BBC

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