receptionist meaning

Noun: receptionist  ri'sepshunist

1. A secretary whose main duty is to answer the telephone and receive visitors 
2. A hotel receptionist
   - desk clerk [N. Amer], hotel desk clerk [N. Amer], hotel clerk [N. Amer]

Derived forms: receptionists

See also: reception

Type of: clerk, secretarial assistant, secretary

Encyclopedia: Receptionist

[Business]
noun [C]

a person who works in a hotel, an office building, etc. answering the telephone and dealing with people when they arrive

Examples

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1. the girl doubled as secretary and receptionist.
2. where is that fool receptionist?
3. sorry, said the receptionist, we're closing
4. i am a receptionist so i deal with people all day
5. receptionist : hi there . are you checking out now