noun

receptionist

rih-SEHP-shuh-nihst

noun

A person whose job is to greet visitors and answer calls at an office, hotel, or similar business.

"The receptionist asked us to sign in before the meeting."

How to Use Receptionist

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe person at the front desk who greets visitors and handles calls.

Common pairings

front-desk receptionist medical receptionist

receptionists plural

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The _____ asked us to sign in before the meeting.

Recorded since 1901, formed from reception plus -ist.

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