ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Receptionist

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɹɪˈsɛp.ʃə.nɪst/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Receptionist is a noun meaning An employee (such as a secretary) who works in reception (receiving visitors and/or calls) for a person or business, especially an office.

Meaning

An employee (such as a secretary) who works in reception (receiving visitors and/or calls) for a person or business, especially an office.

More Meanings

  1. (theology) A proponent of receptionism.

Example Sentences

"At the moment, I think I'm working for the Central Intelligence Corporation, the Mafia, and Mr. Lee's Greater Hong Kong." "I see," the receptionist, making a note.

Word Forms

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Related dictionary entries include secretary, assistant, operator, receipt, receiving, reception.

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