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[ ri-sep-shuh-nist ] / rɪˈsɛp ʃə nɪst / SEE SYNONYMS FOR receptionist ON THESAURUS.COM
nouna person employed to receive and assist callers, clients, etc., as in an office. Theology. a person who advocates receptionism. Origin of receptionistFirst recorded in 1865–70; reception + -ist Words nearby receptionistreceptible, reception, reception centre, reception desk, receptionism, receptionist, reception room, receptive, receptive aphasia, receptor, receptor protein Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for receptionistReceptionist, former lover, and still receptionist Connie Plotz deconstructs his private obsessions and cultural stereotypes. Joshua Ferris’s New Novel Chronicles an Existential Dentist in Despair|Tom LeClair|May 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST Tolman was temping as a receptionist at a consulting firm for $11 an hour when she first auditioned for Molly. Meet ‘Fargo’ Breakout Star Allison Tolman|Kevin Fallon|April 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST When Muñoz got back to her office, the receptionist told her Senator Reid wanted to speak with her. Cecilia Munoz, Quarterback of Obama’s Immigration Reform Efforts|Eleanor Clift|July 29, 2013|DAILY BEAST This prerequisite applies to everyone, including the receptionist, paralegals, administrative assistants and file clerks. Sorry, Kids, No High School Diplomas Need Apply|Megan McArdle|February 20, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Greig asked to be connected to "Kate, my grandaughter," and was put through by the receptionist. Tragedy As Receptionist Who Connected Kate Middleton Prank Callers Commits Suicide|Tom Sykes|December 7, 2012|DAILY BEAST Through the long corridors, and eventually to the small office with the receptionist. Frigid Fracas|Dallas McCord Reynolds Brad spoke to the receptionist, who had been watching the Cubs with intent interest. Dan Carter Cub Scout|Mildred A. Wirt They marched up the broad steps, through the doorway and into the glass-fronted office of the receptionist. That Sweet Little Old Lady|Gordon Randall Garrett (AKA Mark Phillips) The receptionist did the things that receptionists do, then looked up at him again. Mercenary|Dallas McCord Reynolds "We haven't been informed as to her whereabouts yet, Mr. Duggan," the receptionist at Duffey's offices said coldly. Second Sight|Basil Eugene Wells
British Dictionary definitions for receptionist
nouna person employed in an office, hotel, doctor's surgery, etc, to receive clients, guests, or patients, answer the telephone, arrange appointments, etc Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to receptionistassistant, clerk, executive secretary, cashier, auditor, worker, agent, bookkeeper, operator, salesperson, employee, secretary, teller, typist, seller, registrar, notary, transcriber, stenographer, amanuensis |