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receptionist

[ri-sep-shuh-nist] / rɪˈsɛp ʃə nɪst /


NOUN
secretary
Synonyms


Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

The day after Vicky Levens had her third miscarriage, she returned to her job as a receptionist.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The receptionist took me straight to an examination room.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

He’s a team player, happy to help receptionist P.J.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

"What's your appointment for?" the brisk, white-uniformed receptionist wanted to know, ticking my name off on a notebook list.

From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath




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