reservationist
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of reservationist
An Americanism dating back to 1915–20; reservation + -ist
Example Sentences
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While attending the University of Missouri, Ayers worked as a reservationist and door guy at the Déjà Vu Comedy Club.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 21, 2023
To earn extra bucks, she found work as a reservationist at a local Howard Johnson’s.
From Fox News ● Feb. 26, 2022
On the Cafe Luxembourg computer, the reservationist has placed a star next to her name and, really, who wouldn’t?
From The Guardian ● May 30, 2019
If the first reservationist is a stickler for rules, Kessler suggests hanging up and calling again to speak with a different agent.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 28, 2019
Not only is he the sole cook, he’s also the reservationist and the lunchtime dishwasher.
From New York Times ● Apr. 16, 2010
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