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receptionist

[ri-sep-shuh-nist] / rɪˈsɛp ʃə nɪst /


NOUN
secretary
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Wallace’s part-time job as a veterinary-clinic receptionist, which he started in November, brings in an extra $460 a month.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The mother-of-two and former head receptionist at French Connection now needs round-the-clock care.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

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

The receptionist took me straight to an examination room.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

The receptionist nods at a security guard standing by the door.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon




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