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receptionist

[ri-sep-shuh-nist] / rɪˈsɛp ʃə nɪst /


NOUN
secretary
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Eduardo Rodrigues Cavalcante, a receptionist at a hotel adjacent to the school, described scenes of terror, as some students tried to jump over a wall separating the school from the hotel.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

A hotel receptionist said rooms that were overbooked just a few weeks ago now stood empty.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Philippa reported the incident to the receptionist the following day, who told her he was the one who had entered her room that night and had been checking in another guest.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

The receptionist took me straight to an examination room.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

Inside, I gave my name to the receptionist, who showed us to a little room with a desk.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence




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